The purpose of this experimental on-line course is to provide essential education in the principles and practices of cartographic design and communication. Besides displaying over 150 artifacts from the Museum's collection, the site also includes educational pages to enhance classroom teaching, and a virtual tour using Apple's Quicktime VR technology. A calendar of events, and a special exhibition section continues to evolve this project. Individual educational modules were developed for different age groups. This on-line database was designed to assist students studying eastern pines species.
Emphasis is placed on woody species native or naturalized in eastern North America.
The purpose of this design workshop was to introduced the students to design issues and the design process as well as new techniques for design visualization. The purpose of this research initiative was to develop methodology for evaluating the scenic quality of North Carolina's rivers. In 1997, NC CAN DO collaborated with the Durham Community Land Trustees and the City of Durham to hold community workshops for developing ideas for renovating public spaces in the West End. The project addressed the community appearance objective of the Revitalization Plan for Southwest Central Durham. NC CAN DO held two workshops to assess downtown properties, develop design ideas, and createa series of computer images.