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Coffee & Viz: Bugs in Motion: Insect Behavior Up-Close & in Slow-Motion

Teaching and Visualization Lab, Hunt Library

Most of the fastest animals on earth are arthropods. They swing their appendages, snap their jaws, and propel their bodies at incredible speeds, sometimes using spring-loaded mechanisms. But because of their small size and cryptic lifestyles, the behaviors of many of these fast-moving organisms have yet to be captured on video or described. Adrian Smith…

Coffee & Viz: Reshaping Urban Futures: Embracing Change and Resilience in the Face of Climate Challenges

Teaching and Visualization Lab, Hunt Library

Our cities' current layouts, transportation systems, and growth patterns have been shaped by historical processes dating back hundreds of years. For centuries, we have followed a status quo approach to urban planning and development. However, given the challenges posed by climate change, it is crucial to break away from this traditional path and envision a…