To assist and welcome visitors to the planetarium utilizing the Space Visualization Lab (SVL). Space Visualization Lab Assistants make an exciting and unique laboratory accessible to the public and help ensure a high-quality experience for our visitors.

SVL presents the unique experience of a working visualization laboratory to museum visitors. Various projects are being developed all the time, and new devices are being tested. Visitors can interact with them at SVL, and meet Adler experts in an exciting and engaging environment while contributing their feedback. These interactions help in the creation of new experiences.

In this working laboratory, scientists, technicians, artists, and educators work together to create new ways for people to explore the universe. At SVL people can experience the prototypes of new interactive visualizations that will eventually move to other areas of the museum, and attend presentations by astronomers and related researchers that take advantage of the visualizations. Modern astronomical instruments produce such massive amounts of data that astronomers now rely on a diverse array of tools to properly display and analyze this information. Developing visualizations further enable scientists and the public to explore and interact with these large datasets in specialized ways.

Must be at least 17 years old. Experience using computers is required (Macintosh a plus). Should enjoy interacting with children, families, adults and groups. Be enthusiastic and comfortable about sharing new ideas with groups of people of all ages.

Training is provided on an individual basis. New volunteers work with staff members to become familiar with Space Visualization Laboratory policies and procedures as well as the rest of the museum. Training opportunities will be scheduled through the Volunteer Program Manager upon acceptance of position.