Shout-out for Trevor Thornton

Trevor Thornton

I approached Trevor Thornton about the possibility of creating an immersive shark exhibit in the Visualization Studio to run in conjunction with a shark-related book talk. Trevor created an exhibit that was more compelling and meaningful than I could have imagined. "Swimming with Sharks" produced the sensation of being underwater and up close with sharks, while also showcasing NC State shark research. The exhibit was visited by 264 people over the course of the week, including students in a Communication course and members of the general public. Connections were made between people doing shark research at NC State, CMAST, and beyond. As one young visitor said to his chaperone, "That was really cool!" Kudos to Trevor for making this fun and educational exhibit.

- Karen Ciccone, Oct 5, 2022