College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson student ignites collaboration using art to teach about water science

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Masha Bokar, a Clemson University senior, uses her love of art to educate others about science.

Through her University Professional Internship and Co-op position with Heather Nix, a Clemson Cooperative Extension Service regional water resources agent, Bokar pitched the idea for a water-focused art exhibition. This led to a creative collaboration involving multiple universities, state agencies and a local art gallery.

The idea was selected as the 2025 Special Project for the Water Chats training program. Titled “Beyond the Surface,” the project is a collaborative effort by Clemson Extension, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC), the South Carolina Water Resources Center and Tiger Strikes Asteroid – Greenville art gallery.

t is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, through March 22 at Tiger Strikes Asteroid — Greenville, 201 Smythe St., Greenville, S.C. Admission is free. [Read more]