Friday, October 25, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University Science Students Tell Stories
90.5 WESA: Carnegie Mellon University science students want you to know that they’re just like the rest of us.
That is why they are hosting The Story Collider, a national storytelling project that produces live shows and podcasts, Monday night at the Rex Theater.
Graduate and undergraduate CMU students with majors ranging from computer science to physics and biology will share stories about how science has impacted their lives.
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I saw a lot of buzz on campus about this event. I think this is a really cool, although unnecessary project. Maybe it's because I am surrounded by CMU science and math students all day, but to me, they are normal people (have you seen our actors?). But that aside, I think this story telling thing is a good idea. I used to listen to Moth Radio Hour at home, which is a little similar, in that (at least nowadays), people get up and tell funny stories that have happened to them. This seems to be a similar thing (I don't know if funny is a requirement, but it's that same story-telling platform). I will definitely be tuning in on Monday to listen to at least one.
Ruben, if you think that this is unnecessary, then how is any of the work that we do "necessary"? I mean, really, who's to say what's necessary and what's not? Talking about life and sharing our experiences is important. Who knows what kind of impact this event can have on its audience members. Perhaps one young audience member will be inspired by what he sees and will become the scientist who will one day find the cure for cancer. I realize this is an extreme as example, but truly, there is potential for this event to have an impact. Is it necessary in that it absolutely needs to happen in order for society to function? No. Neither is the work that we do in the School of Drama. Does that mean that our work does not have an impact? Or that theatre doesn't have a place in society and doesn't have a positive influence on people? No. I fully support this event and I hope to see more events like it taking place on on our campus.
I agree with Shannon, by invalidating this event as unnecessary we are invalidating ourselves. Although I won't necessarily relate to some of the stories and situations told and shared they still may resonate with another person. The power of story is also not a black and white medium, just because I have not had science and math an influential part of my life, the essence of the story can still add to stories in my life. I think this a fantastic even that to give others the mic to see what they have to say. I think it goes far beyond just a fun event be a chance to understand others points of views better.
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