Presenter: Valerio Pascucci (University of Utah)
At EuroVis 2026, Valerio Pascucci presented on behalf of the National Data Science Fabric (NSDF), showcasing innovative infrastructure designed to accelerate scientific discovery. The session featured a practical, hands-on tutorial where we guided participants through advanced workflows for the interactive visualization of big data.
Dates: 8-12 June 2026
Where: Nottingham (UK)
Visual Highlights from the Session
Comparison of Traditional vs. Progressive Computation
Half-Day Tutorial Schedule
Streaming Computation Without Explicit Download
EuroVis 2026
Schedule Breakdown
| Session | Focus |
|---|---|
| Session I (30m) | Introduction to NSDF and common user "pain points" identified through surveys. |
| Session II (1h) | Hands-on walkthrough: Visualizing Earth science datasets and building interactive dashboards. |
| Session III (1h) | Advanced NSDF capabilities for managing datasets >100TB in Oceanographic research. |
| Session IV (30m) | Interactive Q&A regarding specific research needs and NSDF support. |
Getting Started
Ensure you have the following prerequisites ready for the hands-on portions:
- GitHub Account: Log in or create one to run the tutorial repository.
- GitHub Codespaces: Use this to set up your interactive workspace.
- Kernel Selection: Always select the ★NSDF-Tutorial Python environment.

