Colored grains of sand formed striking patterns that became increasingly complex in a video shown on the huge screen at the VISTA Collaboratory.
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These and other submissions will be showcased on the walls of Carlson Library, at the Hajim School office suite in Lattimore Hall, and at other campus locations. They will also be exhibited at Clothesline Festival this fall.
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