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Asheville's Media Arts Project hosted a two-day symposium at UNC-Asheville on April 23 and April 24, 2004. The event, From Quark to Quasars: The Art and Technology of Visualizing Science, was a huge success with over 200 participants attending. Our goal was to provide educational outreach to and demonstration for the local community about ways in which multimedia can be used as public interfaces for scientific research.  The event included two days of free-of-charge educational opportunities for
media artists, scientists, students of all ages and the interested public.
The public sessions were free and open to the public on a first-come first-serve
basis. There was no advanced ticketing or registration, so early arrival is
recommended. All events took place at UNCA's Lipinsky
Auditorium.Here is the description of events with bios of our special guests:
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Plenary Session
Friday April 23 2PM –
4:30PM |
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From visualizations of DNA replication to models of nebula at the outer
reaches of the universe, scientists are relying on 3D animation, multimedia
productions and immersive displays to present their ideas to each other and the
public. You are invited to two free presentations from nationally acclaimed
science visualizers from NASA and the Hayden Planetarium. Experience vizualized
views of outer space flight into Asheville from the Symposium Auditorium during
the NASA/NOAA Earth Science Electronic Theater presentation. Journey to the Red
Planet visualized in sweeping Martian landscapes created by one of the top
astro-visualization artist in the country. |
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2-4:30PM |
Lobby Exhibits and Presentations
During public sessions, Lipinsky Lobby will feature exhibits by Pisgah Astronomical Research
Institute, Riverlink,
Baron Advanced
Meteorological Service, the Media Arts
Project, and many other regional media artists and science
organizations. |
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2PM |
Dr.
Fritz Hasler, NASA E-Theater
Goddard Space Center
(Greenbelt, MD)
Join Dr. Hasler for a special high-definition presentation and discussion of
Earth science observations and visualizations from NASA and NOAA. Dr. Hasler’s
40-year professional career includes work with NASA/Goddard and terms at the
National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder and the Laboratoire de
Meteorologie Dynamique in Paris. He is the recipient of numerous honors and
awards including the NASA/GSFC Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal, NASA
Exceptional Service Medal and Excellence in Outreach Award. He is currently the
Chairman of the NASA/NOAA/AMS Earth Science Electronic Theater |
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3:30PM |
Mr. Carter Emmart
Hayden Planetarium, Rose
Center for Earth and Space (New York, NY)
Join Mr. Emmart for an interactive fly-through of the Digital
Universe, a three-dimensional digital atlas of all celestial objects from
our solar neighborhood to the outer reaches the universe. Mr. Emmart is the
Director of the Astrovisualization at Hayden Planetarium's Rose Center for Earth
and Space and has worked with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, NASA
and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. He has received awards
from the Environmental Protection Agency and the American Geophysical
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Panel Session
Saturday April 24 10AM – 1PM |
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experts about the increasing commonality between media art and science
presentation/education. From the outer limits of technological tools like High
Definition Television (HDTV) projection, immersive 3D visual “caves,” and
interactive gaming engines, our two panels will explore a variety of techniques
and case studies. |
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10AM-1PM |
Lobby Exhibits and Presentations
During public sessions, Lipinsky Lobby will feature exhibits by Pisgah Astronomical Research
Institute, Riverlink,
Baron Advanced
Meteorological Service, the Media Arts
Project, and many other regional media artists and science
organizations. |
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“The Outer limits of Art for Science Visualization”
Moderated by David McConville, Black Box Studio Lorraine Walsh, UNCA
Multimedia Arts & Science Department John Payne, Wedge Gallery Carter
Emmart, Rose Center of Earth and Space |
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“Science and Media Art – Creative Commonalities”
Moderated by Dr. Ned Gardiner, Science Bulletins, American Museum of Natural
History Dr. Fritz Hasler, NASA E-Theater, Goddard Space Center Stewart Dickson,
Oak Ridge National Laboratories Craig Hobbs, Black Box Studio
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Hosted by UNC-Asheville and the Media Arts Project. Sponsored by Blue Ridge
Entrepreneurial Council, an initiative of AdvantageWest, RBC Centura, and the
Asheville Chamber of Commerce. With special thanks to the Haywood Park Hotel,
Flying Frog Café, and Sweetmonkey Bakery.
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