The Nutty Arcade: Gamifying Squirrel Census Data

​Join us in celebrating NYC Open Data Week by playing with squirrel data! Presented by Kiley Matschke (Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, Barnard College Vagelos Computational Science Center), this workshop will explore the intersection of data visualization and gameplay using real NYC squirrel census data. Participants will learn how to use the game engine LÖVE to work creatively with data through the lens of game design principles.

​This workshop is open to people from all backgrounds and coding levels! Beginner friendly. For participants who would like to follow along, it is recommended that they bring a laptop and download Visual Studio Code and the LÖVE game engine ahead of time (both free!).

​This workshop is planned to take place in person (516 Milstein) and Zoom. Due to security measures at Barnard College requiring Barnard/Columbia IDs to enter campus, we ask that those who are not affiliated to please attend via Zoom! A link will be sent to registrants ahead of time.

​​​We look forward to seeing you there!

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