2D field map of simulated cosmic matter density across a 3 by 3 grid of realizations

Cosmology and Astrophysics with Machine Learning Simulations

Flatiron InstituteGitHub

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About

Joel is a UI/UX Researcher and Designer helping advance the frontiers of research in basic mathematics and sciences at the Simons Foundation

His concentrations are accessibility design, designing from scientific datasets, and conducting mixed methods research.

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Indaigo medical imaging interface showing CT studies, AI-generated findings and measurements

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Accessing AI-driven image search and generation for medical education, training, and practice

Carnegie MellonGitHub

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At the Simons Foundation

The Transmitter

Mapping global autism prevalence research for researchers and the public

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Global autism prevalence map designed for The Transmitter

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neurotree.org

NeuroTree landing page with scientist search and lineage statistics

The TransmitterVisit website

Tracing the roots of neuroscience by mapping mentor–mentee relationships across academia

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quantamagazine.org

Quanta Magazine website with the Physics navigation menu open

Quanta MagazineVisit website

Improving the navigation experience for the Pulitzer Prize–winning publication Quanta Magazine

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Design principle

Scientific software should make complex research legible and simpler.

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Questioning the Obvious: An Assumptions Mapping Workshop

Enabling real-time exploration of orbital mechanics, resonances, and chaotic behavior

Gala DynamicsGitHub

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Building tools for science? Let’s talk.

I partner with research teams, labs, and science publishers to design software and visualizations that make complex research easier to use and understand. Tell me a little about your project.

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