CityWorks Exhibition to Open at the New York Hall

of Science

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On May 3, CityWorks will open at the New York Hall of Science. Civic Analytics Research Scientist and Lab Manager Bartosz Bończak served on the Advisory Council for this exhibition:

Housed in a 6,000 square foot gallery, the exhibit was created by a team of NYSCI exhibit developers, researchers and educators over the past five years. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the intricate systems and engineering that allow cities to function, including how they break, evolve and endure.

CityWorks expands on NYSCI’s commitment to nurturing science, technology, and engineering learning among the next generation of learners and creative thinkers. NYSCI—through partnerships with schools, universities and community partners—empowers future innovators, scientists and leaders of tomorrow. CityWorks will give all visitors the tools they need to be urban and city planners.

In a feature, the New York Times notes:

CityWorks draws on real-life New York City data, from traffic counts and subway ridership to maps of flood areas....

CityWorks highlights not only the physical city but also the municipal work force that keeps it running. Sprinkled through the exhibit are recordings by New York City workers, including a bus dispatcher, wastewater scientist and subway conductor.

Read the Press Release

Read the NYT Feature

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