Broaden the Impact of Your Research with CADENS
CADENS seeks researchers using advanced digital methods to showcase their scientific data visualizations in public documentaries, promoting science through immersive storytelling and broad outreach.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Submission deadline for CADENS call for scientific data/visualizations, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding or compensation; opportunity is for research visibility and public engagement.
Summary: CADENS seeks researchers using advanced digital methods to feature their data visualizations in public documentaries, amplifying the societal impact of science through immersive storytelling.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; participation offers visibility, not direct financial support.
Description
The CADENS (Centrality of Advanced Digitally ENabled Science) initiative, supported by the American Astronomical Society and led by the Advanced Visualization Laboratory at NCSA, invites researchers who generate, analyze, or visualize data using advanced digital resources to collaborate on public-facing digital films and TV documentaries. Selected scientific data and visualizations will be featured in immersive, cinematic productions aimed at broad public audiences, with the goal of enhancing the societal impact and outreach of cutting-edge scientific research. The project emphasizes compelling visual storytelling, scientific accuracy, and engagement with a diverse range of scientific topics, from astronomy and earth sciences to computational modeling and health sciences.
