Katrien Kolenberg’s work lies in the interstices of artistic expression and scientific exploration.
After obtaining her PhD in astrophysics in 2002 at the KU Leuven, she did research at the University of Vienna and at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Currently she is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Antwerp and the Free University of Brussels, STE(A)M 1 Coordinator at the KU Leuven, and an artist.
She uses astronomy as a tool for global development and art as a way to touch upon the human condition, often in a cosmic perspective. Katrien’s work lies in the intersection of artistic expression and scientific exploration.
After a PhD in astrophysics, she started doing research at the University of Vienna and at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Currently, she is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Antwerp and the Free University of Brussels, STE(A)M Coordinator at the KU Leuven, and an artist.
Katrien uses astronomy as a tool for global development and art as a way to touch upon the human condition, often in a cosmic perspective. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Echoes from the Cosmos | Katrien Kolenberg | TEDxAntwerp
30. Januar 2020 0:18
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