Daily Archives: May 24, 2016

New Course! Summer 2016: Urban Data Visualization

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Summer 2016: URBAN DATA VISUALIZATION (URBDP 498A/598A)

  • Quarter: Summer Term A only
  • Credits: 3/5 credits
  • Meeting Schedule: Tuesdays &Thursdays 10:50-1:40
  • Registration Status: Open
  • Syllabus: Click here to view the course syllabus
  • Questions? Contact the instructor, Philippe Vaillant: vaillant@uw.edu

Overview:

Visual statements have always been an efficient means to speak about cities and influence urban decisions. Contemporary cities have grown extraordinarily complex and are analyzed through an increasing variety of social, economic and environmental data. New tools have been created to cope with the extraordinary availability of urban data, make sense of it and report it to citizens in a meaningful and appealing way. Interactive maps are changing city planning, and therefore having a grasp on how to critique and design them is an asset for anybody working in this field. Continue reading →

Second Annual ASCE/SEAW Golf Tournament!

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ASCE & SEAW are holding their second annual joint golf tournament on Friday, August 5, 2016. the event will be held at Willows Run Golf Club on the Coyote Creek course. Bring your clients and colleagues for a fun afternoon of golfing, networking, and enjoying the beautiful summer weather!

Schedule:

  • 11:00 am -12:30 pm Event check-in is open
  • 11:30 am -12:45 pm Putting contest, driving range open
  • 1:00 pm  – 6:00 pm Golf Tournament
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner social, award ceremony, and raffle

We have spots open for players, sponsors, and volunteers so please contact us if you’re interested. All the proceeds go to the SEAW and ASCE YMF groups. Discounted Early Bird Registration Rates are available through June 24th.

Follow these links for the Registration and Sponsorship forms.

For more information and online registration, please visit: www.seattleasce.org/ymf/ymf_golf_tournament.php