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SUMMARY:The Polar Ice Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Imaging Research Center (IRC) presents The Polar Ice Museum\, a series of artworks and immersive\, data-driven installations that transform polar data into meaningful public engagement experiences on sea level\, climate\, and related environmental issues. The Polar Ice Museum will be open April 30 through May 2\, with an Opening Reception on Thursday\, April 30\, from 4 to 6 p.m. \nLed by the IRC in collaboration with UMBC’s iHARP (Institute for Harnessing Data and Model Revolution in the Polar Regions)\, with support from the National Science Foundation\, the project draws on climate data from NASA and research conducted in Greenland. Visitors encounter a wall of videos depicting an ice cave and are invited to participate by altering visualizations of glaciers and sea-level change\, both within the polar ice cave and at a South Baltimore landmark affected by flooding. Water-filled relief sculptures\, interactive sound objects\, VR climate games\, and relevant information will all be on display. \nAt the center of the installation is a floating white circular table that features a 3D relief. As dark water fills the relief\, it gradually reveals a photographic image of Speed’s Barber & Beauty salon in South Baltimore’s Turners Station neighborhood. This 50-year-old business is part of a community already affected by rising sea levels and is expected to face severe flooding by 2050. By linking polar ice science to a specific local site\, The Polar Ice Museum transforms distant climate data into an intimate\, place-based experience with urgent consequences. \n\nVisitor information \nOpen house reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 4 to 6 p.m.\nAdditional hours: Friday\, May 1\, 10–4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, May 2\, 11 to 4 p.m. \nAdmission is free. \n\nThe Imaging Research Center is located on the ground floor of the Information Technology & Engineering Building (IT/E)\, room 108. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/the-polar-ice-museum/
LOCATION:Imaging Research Center
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:AI as Your Design Sidekick
DESCRIPTION:Join Carson Becker of Gibbon Studio for a workshop\, AI as Your Design Sidekick\, intended to bridge design\, creativity\, and responsible AI. Attendees will learn DIY methods to improve websites with AI\, to improve SEO with AI\, and can enter a raffle for a free year of ChatGPT Plus. \n\nAdmission is free. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/ai-as-your-design-sidekick/
LOCATION:Imaging Research Center
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Student Arts Events
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