The Poetry of Science Debuts at Lit Crawl Boston 2021

Joshua Sariñana, PhD, and Linsey Jayne, MFA, debuted their project, The Poetry of Science at Lit Crawl Boston 2021. This initiative pairs local poets of color with scientists of color to address racial disparities in both fields while showcasing the profound connections between the sciences and the humanities. Poets collaborated with scientists in fields like quantum mechanics, radiology, and social robotics to craft original poetry inspired by their research, motivations, and personal stories. At the event, each poet presented one poem as a demonstration of their partnership and the creative synergies between poetry and science.

The project’s goal is to amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian poets and scientists, countering systemic racism by fostering new and positive associations between people of color, the arts, and the sciences. Sariñana sees The Poetry of Science as a platform for bridging communities and creating “novel realities” that resist oppression. Participating in Lit Crawl Boston aligned with the project’s mission to celebrate diverse voices, engage audiences, and promote racial equity through art and storytelling.