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Traditional 3D computer graphics focus on rendering the exterior of objects. Volume rendering is a technique used to visualize information corresponding to the interior of an object, commonly used in medical imaging and other fields. Visualization of such data may be accomplishe…

Inferring population structure is important for several applications in medical and population genetic studies. However, the output of population structure inference methods can often be challenging to interpret. The goal of this dissertation is to apply population structure inf…

People cannot stop thinking. In my opinion, the process of thinking itself—questioning, arguing, exchanging information and ideas—is a more meaningful experience than the result of such thinking. As René Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am”.

Historic open data can be an asset to community gardens in land use disputes, the preservation and sharing of cultural traditions, and adaptation to climate change. Yet scholarship has not yet provided an accessible guide to the many issues of labor and technology involved in pr…

History provides context for the present. In the same way, past user interactions provide context for present explorations. This thesis investigates ways to reify user interaction history to address emerging challenges in the design and programming of human-data interfaces.

Natural history collections (NHCs) play an irreplaceable role in research of global importance. Data have become central to how NHCs manage and share their holdings, and how they quantify their impact. Data visualization has rich potential for addressing NHCs’ specific objective…