In March 2011, Michigan State University published a study showing that activity in the arts and crafts is closely related to success of scientists, engineers and other innovators who create inventions and new companies.
The study followed MSU Honors graduates who had earned a science or technology degree, and found a close relationship between those individuals who produced patentable inventions and started new companies, and their involvement with arts and crafts, which included painting, sculpting, dance, film making, photography, and woodworking, among others.
“These graduates had more extensive arts and crafts skills than the average American, and also believed their innovative ability was stimulated by their arts and crafts knowledge,” the study says.
All ESP students participate in art projects to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving.
The study followed MSU Honors graduates who had earned a science or technology degree, and found a close relationship between those individuals who produced patentable inventions and started new companies, and their involvement with arts and crafts, which included painting, sculpting, dance, film making, photography, and woodworking, among others.
“These graduates had more extensive arts and crafts skills than the average American, and also believed their innovative ability was stimulated by their arts and crafts knowledge,” the study says.
All ESP students participate in art projects to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving.