In my Astronomy research, I am primarily interested in how the gas in galaxies constantly re-arranges itself over huge time spans to constantly form new stars. I have also had a long-standing interest in data visualization, and in improving the use of computers in all aspects of scientific research. I teach a course at Harvard called "The Art of Numbers," and I am very involved in the WorldWide Telescope Project, which brings astronomical data to everyone through an interface that demonstrates data delivery for the 21st Century of "e-Science."

	COMPLETE The COordinated Molecular Probe Line Extinction Thermal Emission Survey of Star Forming Regions		Star Formation Taste Tests A community of theorists, numericists, and observers working together to compare "observed" simulations with the real Universe. To sign up email rshetty AT cfa.harvard.edu
	Astronomical Medicine Exploiting the intersection of astronomical and medical image display and analysis needs to accelerate insight in both fields.		WorldWide Telescope A beautiful portal to all of Astronomy, for astronomers of all ages and skill levels
	Visualization Improving the communication of science through imagery and animation		Science for Everyone Enhancing the public understanding of science
	Initiative in Innovative Computing Accelerating the pace of science through computing		Archived Projects Links to inactive projects

May 2008, Researchers and educators at Harvard have been excited to be partnering on many aspects of WWT with Microsoft.

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