Science Illustration- The sweet spot between Science and Art Ft. Ipsa Jain

Voice of Achievers

From science in laboratories to explaining scientific concepts as an illustrator and artist.

We dive deep into the realms of science communication, science illustration, women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM fields) and more in our #wonderwomen special series.

Our guest Ipsa Jain is a science illustrator and author who comes with an interesting and rare combination of being a biologist and researcher blended with visual communication and scientific storytelling skills. After earning her PhD at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, in molecular oncology, Ipsa did a postdoc where she transitioned to science communication by creating a book on the science of colour. She’s built a science enthusiasts community at a science writing and communication club in the past. Currently, she takes up science communication and illustration projects as a freelancer under her own brand, Ipsawonders.

Hear her talk about:

(03:30) - Collectively answering existential questions like who we are through science and art

(05:00) – Approaching science illustration projects (science and art blend)

(09:00) - the exploration phase and finding the sweet spot between passion and profession (science and art)

(10:00) - Science visualization and what science illustrators do? + Learning community

(13:00) – Building a portfolio, showcasing your work and what science communicators need

(15:30) – Finding work, collaborators and networking and building connections for work

(19:00) - Women in STEM and leadership positions- the leaky pipeline & why science communication is considered a soft career

(21:00) – Addressing representation of women, mentors, community and women empowering women

(24:00) - Science illustration and India’s graphic movement + Digital and hand drawing

(27:00) - Career opportunities within science communication- a growing field (Institutional versus Gig-based sci comm)

(30:00) - Situational issues of survival as a freelancer + Funding situation in the science industry

Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade

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