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Opened in April 2004, the Marian Koshland Science Museum features state-of-the-art exhibits that present the complexities of science in an engaging and accessible way to the general public. Best enjoyed by visitors ages 13 and older, the museum explores current scientific issues at the core of many of the nation’s public policy decisions, as presented in reports by the National Academies. Digital Artefacts developed the majority of the software and content for the computer-based interactive exhibits, typically starting from raw scientific and mathematical data. DA worked collaboritively with designers, scientists, and other participants throughout the development cycle. Below are just a few examples of the content and interactives developed for the Koshland Science Museum.
 Lights at Night:
The Lights at Night Interactive was produced in collaboration with NOAA utilizing satellite data collected in the years 1993 and 2000. The 3D interactive experience is a creative application of scientific data. Museum visitors freely explore the Earth's surface revealing geopolitical and economic changes.
 Younger Dryas Animation:
Through guidance from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute this animation was produced to illlustrate the events that caused the Younger Dryas period. Bathymetric and topographical data was provided by NOAA. Pelteir's glacial elevation and orientation data was used for determining glacial movement.
Consider the Alternatives:
This interactive allows visitors to make choices based on hypothetical but plausible scenarios their communities may confront. Their responses are recorded and used as part of a study being conducted at Penn State University.
A Century of Change:
Using NCAR Graphics software and vector data provided by the NAS, Digital Artefacts produced temperature maps illustrating 20th Century global temperatures.
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