Overview
Barnard Academic Technology and the Vagelos Computational Science Center (CSC) are excited to announce the fourth annual Visualization Wall competition with the theme of Art & Futurism. This competition is open to all undergraduate students in any discipline at Barnard and Columbia – the top four winning submissions will receive a $500 grant to develop their proposals. Show us what you’ve got!
We are specifically looking for proposals that thoughtfully engage with ideations about the future. How might social, economic, environmental, medical, and/or other fields look in the future? What are your hopes and curiosities? Your fears and apprehensions? Your proposal should find imaginative ways to showcase your perspective and approach to the future, in any aspect(s) that may resonate with you. Your proposal should also embrace the medium and capacities of the Visualization Wall. Consider the following example sub-topics as a starting point: (1) public interest initiatives; (2) working with public data; (3) envisioning yourself in the future; (4) the future of digital platforms and communications; and (5) analyzing cause and effect among various sectors of a singular community.
Winning proposals will be innovative projects, ranging from data visualizations to immersive storytelling, that push boundaries — you can use Generative AI or design programs, filmmaking, coding, and more to make artistic interventions that explore the relationship between Art & Futurism.
Winners will receive a $500 grant and mentorship to help to develop their proposals. We're keen to see how you can creatively use the Visualization Wall, with its unique touch-sensitive capabilities, to bring your future-inspired visions to life.
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1 large touch-enabled screen
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Runs on Windows 10
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Equipped with speakers
How to enter
Fill out this form by 12pm (Noon) ET on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Timeline
You must upload your proposal by 12pm (Noon) ET on March 3, 2025.
Winners will be selected by the following week. Grantees will be awarded $500 to develop their proposals and receive feedback and mentorship before the showcase.
Questions? Email csc@barnard.edu.