[Asis-l] REMINDER: HCIL Talk - "Making Visualization Work" - 9/22, 2:00pm

[Kollet, Sharmon]

Hi All,

Just a quick reminder about Ben Bederson's talk this afternoon on campus.  It
will take place at 2pm TODAY (Monday) in the Computer Science Instructional
Center (CSIC), Room 1115.  Please come if you can!  The abstract and directions
are below.

-Sharmon

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Kollet, Sharmon  
> Sent:	Friday, September 12, 2003 1:29 PM
> To:	'hcil-dc at cs.umd.edu'
> Subject:	HCIL Talk - "Making Visualization Work" - 9/22, 2:00pm
> Importance:	High
> 
> Title: Making Visualization Work
> Speaker: Ben Bederson
> When/Where: 2:00pm, Monday, Sept. 22 in CSIC room 1115
> 
> Abstract:
> 
> The human visual system is incredibly powerful.  Many people have tried to
> create computer systems that present information visually to take advantage of
> that power.  The potential is great - for tasks ranging from detecting
> patterns and outliers to quickly browsing and comparing large datasets.  And
> yet, the number of successful visualization programs that we use today is
> limited.
> 
> In this talk, I will discuss common problems with visualizations, and show
> several approaches that we have developed to avoid those problems.  By
> applying Zoomable User Interfaces, Fisheye distortion, carefully controlled
> animation, and working closely with users, we have created a range of
> applications which we have shown to have significant benefits.  These
> application domains include photo browsing, calendar management on PDAs, and
> digital libraries for children.
> 
> ***The Computer Science Instructional Center is a new building on campus.  If
> you need directions, please go to:
> http://www.inform.umd.edu/CampusInfo/Facilities/Buildings/CSIC/ .   Parking is
> available at the pay lot across from the AV Williams Building on Paint Branch
> Drive.
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