Mental Imagery Seminar

Summer 2023 Seminar

Registration Closed

Schedule

Day	Time	Location	Descriptions
Monday 7/10/23	10:10 am - 12:00 pm	Building 10 Room 195	How to see with Artistic & Scientific Eyes Part I (Artistic Eyes) Professor Mohsen Janatpour We have two worlds: In our outer world, we exist, interact with others, and deal with the everyday commerce of life. At the same time, we live, dream, imagine, and think in our inner universe. Our mental imagery connects these worlds, and how we connect them determines the nature of our reality. Moreover, that connection is governed by the way we see the world. Seeing with both artistic and scientific eyes is a fundamental and fulfilling exercise in visualization that enriches our lives. I will draw on some concepts from my book, "Conjunctive Theory: Mental Imagery in the Arts and Sciences" (Cognella Publishing Company, 2023), and some examples to bring this idea home.
	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm		Lunch
	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Building 10, Room 195	The Poetics of Science: Using a Creative Lens in Scientific Writing Professor Jeramy Wallace Building upon Professor Janatpour’s lecture on Conjunctive Theory and Mental Imagery, this workshop will encourage students to look at scientific writing, both their own and others’, using a creative “eye.” Workshop topics will include an overview of scientific writing and its overreliance on “objective” thinking, how to conduct field observations and take field notes using a creative lens, and how scientists can use creative thinking to not only improve the quality of their writing but also the depth of their scientific pursuits. The tools and techniques covered in this workshop will prepare students for their field trip to the Exploratorium.
	2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Building 10, Room 195	Instructions for the field trip
Tuesday 7/11/23	All Day		SF Exploratorium Field trip to the SF Exploratorium to see science exhibits with artistic eyes.
Wednesday 7/12/23	10:10 am - 12:00 pm	Building 10, Room 195	How to see with Artistic & Scientific Eyes Part II (Scientific Eyes) Professor Mohsen Janatpour We have two worlds: In our outer world, we exist, interact with others, and deal with the everyday commerce of life. At the same time, we live, dream, imagine, and think in our inner universe. Our mental imagery connects these worlds, and how we connect them determines the nature of our reality. Moreover, that connection is governed by the way we see the world. Seeing with both artistic and scientific eyes is a fundamental and fulfilling exercise in visualization that enriches our lives. I will draw on some concepts from my book, "Conjunctive Theory: Mental Imagery in the Arts and Sciences" (Cognella Publishing Company, 2023), and some examples to bring this idea home.
	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm		Lunch
	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Building 10, Room 195	The Scientific Creative: Utilizing Scientific Imagery in Creative Pursuits Professor Jeramy Wallace This workshop will follow up on Monday’s workshop and the students’ field trip to the Exploratorium, and it will build on Professor Janatpour’s seminar on the two types of brain states – ETBS and OTBS – and their concomitant Mental Imagery. This workshop will begin with a reflection and discussion of the students’ written artifacts from the Exploratorium field trip and then move into activities that demonstrate the importance of a scientific “mind” in artistic pursuits and analysis. Topics covered will include tips for creative writing, how to interpret and analyze art using a scientific “eye,” how to write a personal narrative that integrates creative and scientific thinking, and how artists and creatives can utilize a scientific lens in their pursuits (and vice versa). This workshop will also prepare students for their field trip to the Legion of Honor.
	2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	Building 10, Room 195	Guided Visualization and Expressive Arts Workshop Alexandra Caldeira, Personal Counselor Join Alexandra Caldeira, Personal Counselor CSM’s Health and Wellness Center,  for a therapeutic Expressive Arts workshop! The workshop will include mindfulness, connecting with ones body and then transform into a guided journey into your inner world of imagination with a guided visualization meditation. The workshop will close with exploring what came up for you through artistic expression using art materials. Take a moment to connect with your imagination!
Thursday 7/13/23	All Day		SF Legion of Honor Museum Field trip to the SF Legion of Honor Museum to see artworks with scientific eyes.
Friday 7/14/23	10:10 am - 12:00 pm	Building 10, Room 195	Putting It Together/Evaluation Professor Mohsen Janatpour Student Presentations
	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm		Lunch
	1:10 pm -  1:20 pm	Building 10, Room 195	What Does CSM Offer Students Gwen Kenny, EOPS/CARE/CalWorks
	1:25 pm - 1:35 pm	Building 10, Room 195	Dr. Jennifer Yang, College Physician
	1:40 pm - 2:10 pm	Building 10, Room 195	Kathryn Lige, Personal Counselor This workshop will provide an overview of personal counseling services offered at CSM, as well as a mindfulness activity to help participants relax and focus. Participants will learn the different types of counseling available and receive information about the CSM mental health student club on campus. The mindfulness activity will help participants learn how to focus their attention on the present moment and reduce stress. We will use guided meditation to help participants connect with their breath and body.
	2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Building 10, Room 195	"Introducing MESA Program" Olivia Viveros, Project Director An introduction to the CSM MESA program.