Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54, No. 2 : Abstracts

GNSI • August 1, 2022
Journal of Natural Science Illustration Vol. 54 No. 2 - Cover art

Welcome to the second Journal edition of 2022!
To inspire you, we offer you excellent and innovative stories in this issue, ranging from affordable 2D and 3D renderers, an overview of the 2022 Visual SciComm Conference, a decal project at Cayuga Lake, selected artworks from the graduating class of CSUMB program, and watercolor paper tests by Kathryn Killackey. Thank you to all of our contributors!


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3D Molecular image from the MolView  App.

Rippped From The List: Affordable 2d and 3d Molecule Renderers
– Catherine Wilson, Gloria Fuentes, and Jeremy Swan


Looking to explore the world of molecular modeling? Review a list of online molecular modeling resources you can try out!

Flowers and Butterflies, Conference logo, © 2021 Erin Hunter

Visual Scicomm Conference 2022


An overview of the speakers, programs and workshops offered in this year’s GNSI annual meeting. The Conference is online for the third time, with participants and presented from around the world!

Diving ducks and water plants, Cayuga Lake Biota, © 2021

Cayuga Lake: Floating Classroom Decal Project (Open Access)
– Elizabeth Morales, Mrla Coppolino, Carla DeMello, Lucy Gagliardo, and Annie Zygarowicz


The GNSI Finger Lakes chapter partnered with a local floating non-profit classroom to bring scientifically accurate images of the plants and animals of the Cayuga Lake region to the general public.

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