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UM to host ‘Places &
Spaces: Mapping
Science’ visualization
exhibit
by Alberto Cairo • May 1, 2014 • 0 Comments
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Starting on September 4th, the University of
practices in
Miami will host Places & Spaces: Mapping
information
Science, an exhibit of 100 visualizations
design, GIS,
intended to “inspire cross­disciplinary discussion
on how to best track and communicate human
activity and scientific progress on a global
scale.”
This unique and innovative exhibit is brought to
UM by the Center for Computational Science,
news
infographics,
etc. Learn
about their
activities and
projects with
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the College of Arts and Sciences, and the
School of Communication. Half of the 100
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visualizations will be displayed at the Stanley
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and Jewell Glasgow Hall on the first floor of the
June 2014
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School of Architecture. The other half, and all
the 3D and interactive elements, will be on the
first and second floors of the Richter
Library. Other temporary displays and events
will be held all over campus, including at the
Cox Science Building and the Lowe Art
Museum.
During the Fall 2014 semester, several
world­renowned visualization designers and
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researchers will present at the University of
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Miami. More information about these events will
May
be available soon. Here is the list of confirmed
speakers so far:
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 4 ­ Katy Börner,
keynote speaker at the inauguration.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­8 P.M.
Reception afterwards.
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18 – Manuel Lima, on
creative visualization and data art.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­7 P.M.
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 24 ­ Adib Cure,
Carie Penabad and Chris Mader, on Mapping
Informal Cities.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­7 P.M.
Thursday, OCTOBER 9 ­ Nigel Holmes, on
humor in visualization and infographics.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­7 P.M.
Friday, OCTOBER 17 (tentative date) – A
Conversation with Nela Ochoa, Xavier Cortada,
and Patricia Van Dalen on how science inspires
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their art. Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at
UM’s School of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­7 P.M.
Thursday, OCTOBER 23 ­ Stephen Few
and John Grimwade, on visualization for
effective communication.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­8 P.M.
Thursday, NOVEMBER 13 ­ Ruth West,
on Cross­Resonance in the Arts and Sciences.
Richter Library, 3rd floor conference room. 6­7
P.M.
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19 – GIS day.
Richter Library, 3rd floor conference room. 6­7
P.M.
Thursday, DECEMBER 11 – Juhong Park,
keynote speaker in the closing ceremony.
Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Hall at UM’s School
of Architecture, 1st Floor. 6­8 P.M.
Reception afterwards.
← Stephen Few and
John Grimwade will
present at the
University of Miami
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