Chris Robinson is interested in the role and meaning of science and technology in contemporary culture. He is a co-principal investigator on NSF funded research teams investigating the broader impacts and role of images in nanotechnology. His work has ranged from the early use of computers to laser installations, aviation and space development. Robinson crosses the two cultures and exhibits, writes, and presents at venues and conferences throughout, the United States and Europe.
Biomedical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Arts and Humanities, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other), Health Sciences
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Art, images, installations, nanotechnology, art & technology, societal implications
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Nanotechnology, Arts and Humanities, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other), Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Visual art, Art & technology, Nanotechnology
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/1973 - 06/1975
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
MFA
Visual Art - Sculpture/Drawing
01/1971 - 08/1973
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
BFA
Art - Painting/Art History
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1975
Associate Professor, tenure, Art, University of South Carolina
1976
Visiting Artist, University of Alabama, Huntsville, Summer
1985 - 1988
Expedition Leader, Operation Raleigh, London, England
1997
Director of Design & Education, Confaloneri, Milan, Italy
2009
Visiting professor, NEST, Scoula Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2006
Award
Leonardo da Vinci Space Art Award, Planetary Society/ISDC, LA, CA
2008
Award
Silver Award, International Festival of Nano Art, LA, CA - juried
2009
Award
Fifth Place, Ventipertrenta - Festival Internationale di Arte Digitale, Terra dell' Arte, International Cultural Association, MIDAC, Belforte Chienti, Italy - 2009
2009
Award
Best Paper Award, Technarte, International Conference on Art & Technology, Bilbao, Spain
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