Note from the editor

The Visualization for Information Analysis lab (vialab) is a research group at Ontario Tech University, lead by Dr. Christopher Collins. The lab’s research focuses on information visualization, with special attention on text and document analysis. Other research themes include human-computer interaction more generally, interactive pen-and-touch interaction and applications research, and computer supported learning. This publication is where the faculty, staff, and students of the lab will distill their research work into a form which highlights the contributions in an accessible and interesting way for the general public and technology enthusiasts.