Sage Lichtenwalner

Profile

Full Name	Sage Lichtenwalner
Position	Data Translator
Profession	Technician/Programmer
Affiliation	Rutgers University
Affiliation Type	University/College
Location	New Brunswick, NJ
Web Site	http://coseenow.net
Professional Bio	I work in the Coastal Ocean Observation Lab on both research and education projects. On the science side I am actively involved in testing new algorithms to quality control Codar HF-Radar data. I also write Matlab scripts to process real-time data and make graphical displays. On the education side I help translate” the scientific research and activities of the COOL group for use in various educational settings including Professional Development workshops (like MARE) online lessons (coolclassroom.org) and for use in informal learning centers. This “translation” involves assisting in story development designing new data visualizations and working to display COOL datasets and research in meaningful ways for a variety of audiences (including the media museum displays and K-12 curricula).

My Research Interests	– Effective practices for data visualization for various audiences – Real-time data interface usability – Applicability of Real-time data to various audiences (including students teachers coastal managers commercial and recreational users)
My Teaching Interests	– Using Real-time data to teach ocean literacy concepts
My Hobbies	– Architecture of New Jersey homes – Orchestral score reading and conducting – Learning how to cook and garden