{"id":18986,"date":"2023-02-11T10:15:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T18:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/?post_type=exhibits&#038;p=18986"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:59:17","slug":"bugtopia","status":"publish","type":"exhibits","link":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/exhibits\/bugtopia\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugtopia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group subnav-links hide-completely\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns subnav-links is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#family-talks\">FAMILY TALK TIPS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#why-bugs\">WHY BUGS?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#augmented-reality\">Augmented Reality<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#about-the-bugs\">About the Bugs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#acknowledgment\">Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#gallery\">GALLERY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text has-lightgray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-bugs\">Why Bugs?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We use the word \u2018bug\u2019 in the name, but all the critters are actually animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal Discovery Zone (ADZ) animals aren\u2019t always visible or active in their enclosures. The ADZ is home to a large variety of vertebrate and invertebrate species, from furry friends to chitinous crawlers. How many bugs in Bugtopia can you find in the ADZ collection?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bugs in Bugtopia are fun to talk about! They are visually striking, currently in the ADZ, or local to the Bay Area. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We designed the activity so that visitors can feed the virtual bugs, something that helps people feel a connection with the bugs and build empathy for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"augmented-reality\">How Does the Augmented Reality Work?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The code is read by the program and the 3D model is generated and overlaid over the video feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 3D models overlay over the video look realistic and allow you to experience interacting with the bugs. People report a stronger emotional response to seeing the bugs like they are real.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting to interact with and feed the virtual bugs invites exploration and discovery and promotes conversation between adults and children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AR program was designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/eddiecarbin.com\/contact-me\/\">Eddie Carbin<\/a>, a creative technologist whose goal is to create meaningful experiences that leverage emerging technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-orbit-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-orbit-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group support-provided-by-block has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acknowledgment\">Acknowledgement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/institute-museum-library-services.png\" alt=\"Institute of Museum and Library Services\" class=\"wp-image-22957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/institute-museum-library-services.png 732w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/institute-museum-library-services-600x273.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Grant #MG-40-18-0005-18). The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/EssigLogo-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Essig Museum of Entomology\" class=\"wp-image-23103\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/essig.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essig Museum of Entomology<\/a>&nbsp;at UC Berkeley who provided expert consultation about the bugs, as well as their support in taking microscope photos of them from actual bugs in their collection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-orbit-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-orbit-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group plan-your-visit-component\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan-your-visit\">Plan Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Age 3+: $27<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Kids under 2: FREE<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Members: FREE<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/visitors\/plan-your-visit\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"39\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>3D Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>$6 + Admission<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planetarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>$6 + Admission<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>See What&#8217;s Happening Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"\/todays-activities\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"visit-calendar\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/the-lawrence\/images\/svg\/calendar-orbit-rgb.svg\" alt=\"calendar icon\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/todays-activities\/\">Today&#8217;s Schedule &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover what it&#8217;s like to see your favorite bugs up close and personal with augmented reality! Scan QR codes to create 3D models of astonishing animals that you can explore with your family to investigate what makes them unique. Then, you can work together to figure out what your new friends eat and feed them to help care for the critters!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":21352,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18986","exhibits","type-exhibits","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-exhibits"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibits\/18986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibits"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exhibits"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"version-history":[{"count":78,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibits\/18986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35305,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exhibits\/18986\/revisions\/35305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}