Journey into the Living Cell

Projecting the organic world of life in the cell onto the three-dimensional virtual-reality space of a planetarium dome, using interactive, computer-driven multimedia technology -- this is Journey into the Living Cell , an outreach and K-12 education program developed by the Center for Light Microscope Imaging and Biotechnology with the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. The audience acts as research scientist, determining the path of exploration and encountering struggles at the cellular level of life. "Journey," which represents a collaboration among CLMIB biologists and computer scientists, artists at CMU's Studio for Creative Inquiry and technical staff of the science center, includes materials for classroom support.

Contact:

Carnegie Science Center for planetarium show times: (412) 237-3337