The Michigan State University Libraries and the College of Arts & Letters partnered to build a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab, opened in February, 2018. The 10,000-square-foot space in the Main Library features a 360-degree immersive visualization room that accommodates up to 15 students along with a Virtual Reality room for experimentation with VR headsets.

Lab News

Apply for Immersive Visualization Institute 2025

March 14, 2025

Justin Wadland

Graduate students and faculty are encourage to apply to the Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI), an in-person program offered June 2-5, 2025 that explores the pedagogical potential of large-scale immersive visualization platforms on campus.
Close up of poster presentation about nematodes created for the 360 Room

Seeking Community Feedback on DSL Mission, Vision, and Values

January 29, 2025

Justin Wadland

The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) has released a draft Mission, Vision, and Values and is sharing it for feedback. We invite comments from members of the MSU community who engage with DSL services, programs, spaces, and technologies.
Sheet of paper with various handwritten definitions of what a digital scholarship lab is

Spring Semester 2025 Events & Workshops

January 10, 2025

Justin Wadland

The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) is excited to present a dynamic lineup of events for Spring Semester 2025. We're offering workshops on podcasting, ThingLinks Scenario Builder, Omeka, Tableau, and more. And learn how to get involved in Love Data Week and Douglass Day.
A snowy owl in a tree with text in background "Spring Semester Events and Workshops"
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