Trotta, R;
Hajas, D;
Camargo-Molina, JE;
Cobden, R;
Maggioni, E;
Obrist, M;
(2020)
Communicating cosmology with multisensory metaphorical experiences.
Journal of Science Communication
, 19
(2)
10.22323/2.19020801.
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Abstract
We present a novel approach to communicating abstract concepts in cosmology and astrophysics in a more accessible and inclusive manner. We describe an exhibit aiming at creating an immersive, multisensory metaphorical experience of an otherwise imperceptible physical phenomenon-dark matter. Human-Computer Interaction experts and physicists co-created a multisensory journey through dark matter by exploiting the latest advances in haptic and olfactory technology. We present the concept design of a pilot and a second, improved event, both held at the London Science Museum, including the practical setup of the multisensory dark matter experience, the delivery of sensory stimulation and preliminary insights from users' feedback.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Communicating cosmology with multisensory metaphorical experiences |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.22323/2.19020801 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.22323/2.19020801 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © The Author(s). This article is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution — NonCommercial — NoDerivativeWorks 4.0 License. |
| Keywords: | Informal learning, Public engagement with science and technology, Social inclusion |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Computer Science |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10112394 |
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