The Data Viz Lab (DVL) is located at 245 Beacon, room 231.
The DVL is a resource for the BC community offering hardware use and training, software application consultations, and data visualization creations.
The Data Visualization Lab is funded by the Center for Integrated Environmental Systems Research (CIESR), created in partnership with the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, the Schiller Institute, and the Engineer Research & Development Center at the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The space has 9 high-powered computer workstations, 4-K resolution monitors, an 8-K resolution video wall, drones, and VR headsets. It is a space where the BC community can create interactive maps, illustrations, charts, diagrams, and other graphics to represent complex data visually. The lab offers in-class training, one-on-one consultations, and hands-on tutorials on the use of data viz tools, such as:聽 ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Matlab, Python and R data visualization libraries, Adobe Creative Suite, Tableau, etc.
Learn More About the DVL
How can I use the Data Viz Lab?
Do you want to learn a new skill to help you get a job?
GIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and programming are great resume additions!
Are you stuck on a GIS (or other visual tech) problem for an assignment?聽
We can help troubleshoot!
Do you want someone to help brainstorm ideas for how to best display complex information?
We have a team with diverse and creative backgrounds and we're happy to work together!
If you are interested in learning more about the lab or have a data viz question please email datavizlab@bc.edu聽or聽book a consult.
