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Communicating Astronomy Graphically COMPLETE, the IIC and the NVO

This article discusses the collaboration between the Initiative in Innovative Computing (IIC) and the National Virtual Observatory (NVO) in bridging the gap between science and computer science. It explores the challenges faced by scientists in finding computational solutions, as well as the importance of effectively communicating astronomical data through graphical representations. The IIC's research branches, education initiatives, and future plans are also highlighted.

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Communicating Astronomy Graphically COMPLETE, the IIC and the NVO

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  1. Communicating Astronomy Graphically COMPLETE, the IIC and the NVO Alyssa A. Goodman Professor of Astronomy Director, Initiative in Innovative Computing

  2. Filling the “Gap” between Science and Computer Science Scientific disciplines Computer Science departments Increasingly, core problems in science require computational solution Typically hire/“home grow” computationalists, but often lack the expertise or funding to go beyond the immediate pressing need Focused on finding elegant solutions to basic computer science challenges Often see specific, “applied” problems as outside their interests

  3. COMPLETE/FCRAO W(13CO) Barnard’s Perseus

  4. Radio Spectral-line Observations of Interstellar Clouds Radio Spectral-Line Survey Alves, Lada & Lada 1999

  5. Measuring Motions: Molecular Line Maps

  6. Radio Spectral-line Observations of Interstellar Clouds Radio Spectral-Line Survey Alves, Lada & Lada 1999

  7. VelocityfromSpectroscopy Observed Spectrum Telescope  Spectrometer 1.5 1.0 Intensity 0.5 0.0 -0.5 All thanks toDoppler 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 "Velocity"

  8. VelocityfromSpectroscopy Observed Spectrum Telescope  Spectrometer 1.5 1.0 Intensity 0.5 0.0 -0.5 All thanks toDoppler 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 "Velocity"

  9. COMPLETE/FCRAO W(13CO) Barnard’s Perseus

  10. “Astronomical Medicine” Excerpts from Junior Thesis of Michelle Borkin (Harvard College); IIC Contacts: AG (FAS) & Michael Halle (HMS/BWH/SPL)

  11. IC 348 IC 348

  12. “Astronomical Medicine”

  13. “Astronomical Medicine”

  14. “Astronomical Medicine” Before “Medical Treatment” After “Medical Treatment”

  15. “Astronomical Medicine”

  16. 3D Slicer Demo (available after talk) IIC contacts: Michael Halle & Ron Kikinis

  17. “Graphical Collaboration” Project led by Felice Frankel (now at MIT)

  18. Communicating Astronomy Graphically: COMPLETE, the IIC and the NVO Alyssa A. Goodman Professor of Astronomy Director, Initiative in Innovative Computing

  19. IRAS Ndust H 2MASS/NICER Extinction H- emission,WHAM/SHASSA Surveys (see Finkbeiner 2003)

  20. IIC: Five Research Branches

  21. Education is central to IIC’s mission At Harvard: Undergraduate & graduate courses focused on “data-intensive science” New graduate certificate program, within existing Ph.D. programs Research opportunities at undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels Beyond Harvard: New museum, highlighting the kind of science done at the IIC

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