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"

Events & Workshops

  • April 22, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    DSL Project Room J (Main Library, 2 West)

    Receive expert guidance on such topics as: Digital storytelling Digital project management Omeka and other digital exhibit platforms WordPress and other digital publishing platforms Text mining and analysis Digital tools for research and instruction Join us at the Digital Scholarship Lab to get help virtually or in-person from someone who has expertise with these technologies. Whether you’re developing a class assignment or a research project, we’re available to support you. We welcome all levels of experience. This is available to MSU faculty, students, and staff. In-person location: Digital Scholarship Lab, Project Room J Online location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99982904121 (MSU NetID Required) If these don’t work with your schedule, you can always request a consultation.

  • April 22, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    DSL VR Room (Main Library, 2 West)

    Whether you’re a VR first-timer, an immersive data visualizer, a researcher, a game developer, an artist in search of a new medium, an instructor curious about how to use the tech in class, or a student of storytelling, our VR Open Hours are for you! Try out the Digital Scholarship Lab’s HTC Vive Elite XR headsets and learn about our VR Headset loan program. We love to connect people with hardware, software, and each other.  The Digital Scholarship Lab will be hosting Open VR every Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm. Join us to explore the expansive world of Virtual Reality:   Immersivity visualize data, anatomy, molecules, math equations, historical sites and events, or even comics.   Paint, sculpt, animate, and work with 3D models/environments  Learn languages, circuitry, lab chemistry, medical procedure, extended-reality (or "XR," including VR and 360) media production.   Play games for transportive narrative, exercise, team building, or just plain fun.  Explore the great outdoors, real-world geography, or hypothetical interior designs.   Simulate colorblindness, an astronaut experience, or a rollercoaster ride. ... And so much more!   For parking information visit http://maps.msu.edu/interactive. If you have questions about accessibility or need to request accommodations, please email lib.dl.accessibility@msu.edu.

  • April 24, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    DSL Project Room J (Main Library, 2 West)

    Receive expert guidance on such topics as: Getting set up with GitHub UNIX shell basics Introduction and assistance with coding languages, such as Python Data preparation Developing research software Join us at the Digital Scholarship Lab to get help virtually or in-person from someone who has expertise with these technologies. Whether you’re developing a class assignment or a research project, we’re available to support you. We welcome all levels of experience. This is available to MSU faculty, students, and staff. In-person location: Digital Scholarship Lab, Project Room J Online location: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99982904121 (MSU NetID Required) If these don’t work with your schedule, you can always request a consultation.

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