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Welcome to CURVE, the new technology-rich discovery space located in Georgia State University's Library. CURVE fuses undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and expert researchers in an interactive environment, promoting collaboration across various disciplines. With access to cutting-edge visualization tools, specialty software for data analysis, and expert support, CURVE empowers 21st-century investigators to bridge qualitative and quantitative research methods. Enjoy workshops, one-on-one consultations, and hands-on training to enhance your research skills and academic success.
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Georgia State University Library Bryan SinclairAssociate Dean, Public Services CURVE: Collaborative University Research & Visualization Environment
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A new type of technology-rich discovery space to be located in the Georgia State University Library that brings together: • undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and expert researchers from multiple disciplines in a shared, hands-on, interactive environment • engaged learners and researchers with an interest in making new connections with spatial and numeric data, digital media, human narrative, and the arts • 21st century investigators who seek to bridge quantitative and qualitative methods, creativity, and diverse modes of inquiry CURVE
and… • expert assistance from subject librarians and research specialists in a central campus location • visualization software and hardware, large-scale displays, and the latest “digital canvases for collaboration” • access to specialty software packages for GIS, quantitative, qualitative, and statistical data analysis; • the latest geospatial and visualization tools for analyzing the complex challenges of cities • one-on-one and group consultations; workshops and class instruction; guest lectures and presentations CURVE
Facility • Library South 2 • 3,300 square feet of highly-visible space enclosed by a glass wall within the University Library; 66 occupants • Swipe-card (PantherCard) access for all qualified Georgia State students, faculty, and staff • individualized assistance supporting student research success; available during scheduled hours and by appointment Cost • ~1.1 Million Tech Fee Innovation Fund, Library, Campus, 2CI, IS&T CURVE
interactWall 24’ x 4.5’ - 108 square feet Twelve 55” ultra-narrow bezel LCD displays – 11520 x 2160 resolution – ~25 million active pixels Combined bezels: 5.5mm (max) Touch sensor frame for multi-touch, multi-users CURVE
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“The Sandbox”: 84” 4K UltraHD interactive touch station CURVE
High-end workstations with advanced applications: ArcGIS, SAS, STATA, SPSS, MATLAB, Google Earth Pro, Multiple Large-scale interactive HD displays Movable, modular furniture CURVE
Objectives: Research CURVE will enhance Georgia State University research by connectingresearchers, technology, and data, in one collaborative space. Researchers will have access to: • vast collections of data sets for analyzing urban spaces and global connections • software, hardware, and visualization and analytical applications • expert staff to assist with data discovery and the innovative use of data collections and statistical and spatial applications CURVE
Objectives: Learning Georgia State students utilizing this space, personnel, and services will be able to: • understand the types research tools and software available • gainknowledge of powerful software available to them to accomplish specific goals • acquire hands-oncomputational and spatial literacy skills; • work across disciplines and make new connections outside of the classroom • gain valuable experience working closely with librarians and researchers on research design, methodology, and data analysis CURVE
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Thanks. • Bryan – bsinclair@gsu.edu CURVE