UNT is the first-ever Texas stop for Places & Spaces: Mapping Science, a traveling exhibit that demonstrates the power of maps to assist in navigating abstract spaces as well as physical places. The exhibit, on display beginning Sept. 15 at the Discovery Park campus, 3940 N. Elm St. in Denton, includes maps, globes and an illuminated diagram on topics such as tectonic data for earthquake-prone areas of the world and the impact of air travel on the spread of diseases.

Ten new maps for the theme "science maps as visual interfaces to digital libraries" are being displayed for the first time. A special exhibit of interdisciplinary information visualizations by UNT scholars also will be displayed.

Places & Spaces is a 10-year effort partially funded by the National Science Foundation. It runs at UNT through Jan. 24, except for holidays. Visit Places & Spaces at UNT for more information.