# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why Art Matters in Science at ORCA Data Jam!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? Why Art Matters in Science – A Special Presentation & Data Jam Event! 

Join us for an inspiring event where art and science collide! Marine biologist-turned-artist Maria Sparsis and pioneering deep-sea explorer and conservation scientist Dr. Edie Widder will delve into the power of visual storytelling in science during their presentation, Why Art Matters in Science.  

This presentation is part of the 4th Annual Team ORCA Data Jam, where local students and adults transform real scientific data into compelling works of art.   

 ? Date: May 8, 2025 

? Location: The Heritage Center, Vero Beach 

⏰ Time: 3:00 PM  

? Event Schedule:  

? 3:00 PM – Presentation: “Why Art Matters in Science” 

Featuring Dr. Edie Widder & Maria Sparsis {Register here: https://orca.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/register-for-orca-presentation-why-art-matters-by-dr-edie-widder-maria-sparsis } 

 ? 4:30 PM – Team ORCA Data Jam Showcase (Open to the public) 

 ? 5:30 PM – Awards Ceremony 

Interested in participating in the Data Jam competition? Reach out to Jasmine at jschwadron@teamorca.org or visit www.teamorca.org/data-jam  

The Team ORCA Data Jam is coordinated by the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and funded by Quail Valley Charities, Bernard Egan Foundation, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vero-beach/why-art-matters-in-science-at-orca-data-jam/200028002522419
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, charities, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 94

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://orca.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/register-for-orca-presentation-why-art-matters-by-dr-edie-widder-maria-sparsis?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=vero+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Vero Beach
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Vero Beach Heritage Center & Citrus Museum
- **lat**: 27.640406462378
- **long**: -80.398923555271
- **full address**: Vero Beach Heritage Center & Citrus Museum, 2140 14th Ave,Vero Beach, Florida, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ocean Research & Conservation Association (https://allevents.in/org/ocean-research-and-conservation-association/12446092)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Vero Beach Heritage Center & Citrus Museum, 2140 14th Ave,Vero Beach, Florida, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ocean Research & Conservation Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, nonprofit, charities, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Why Art Matters in Science at ORCA Data Jam! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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