Rutgers’ Alexander Library is hosting InfoViz, a brief exhibit featuring final projects from the School of Communication and Information’s Information Visualization course. The showcase brings together digital dashboards and physical installations, offering a snapshot of how students turn data into meaningful visual narratives.

On view in the Alexander Library Atrium from November 21–December 5, 2025 (closed November 27–29 for Thanksgiving Break), the exhibit reflects a semester of experimenting with data, design, and public communication.

“I want students to feel that data isn’t distant,” said Assistant Professor Ali Motamedi. “It’s part of everyday life—something you can see, touch, and respond to. At its heart, information visualization is simply making information understandable.”

“I want students to feel that data isn’t distant,” said Assistant Professor Ali Motamedi. “It’s part of everyday life—something you can see, touch, and respond to. At its heart, information visualization is simply making information understandable.”

Students selected their own datasets, drawing from public sources, campus observations, and personal or community-based questions. This range, Motamedi explained, is intentional: “The variety shows how data lives everywhere.”

The exhibit spans personal, social, and civic themes, underscoring that visualization is not only a technical skill but also a form of storytelling. “Good visualization comes from clarity and empathy, not just software,” Motamedi noted.

Rutgers University Libraries supported the project by providing space, installation guidance, and a public platform for student work. “The library team made this possible,” Motamedi said. “Students felt their work belonged in a real, shared environment.”

InfoViz invites visitors to pause, look closely, and consider how data can shape the way we understand our world.

Learn more about the Library and Information Science Department at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information on the department website.