Harvey Miller, a Professor in the Department of Geography and a STEAM member, was selected to receive a BETHA grant for his project, "3D Digital Reconstruction of Lost Urban Streetscapes: Historic Mt. Vernon Ave in Columbus"

Here is Harvey's description for this project: "Understanding the history of 20th century urban highway construction on vulnerable neighborhoods can guide policy and design prescriptions and also help avoid similar mistakes with 21st century mobility technologies. The project will integrate existing machine learning methods for 3D modeling of historic buildings and landscapes to create a 3D streetscape of historic Mt. Vernon Ave, the commercial heart of Black Columbus, before it was severed from downtown by I-71. The team will work with the Columbus Landmarks Foundation to co-design visualizations and related media with neighborhood stakeholders to support historic district designation and serve as a pilot for additional funding."

Harvey was selected along with three other projects, including projects by Loren Babcock, Ashley Cetnar and Karen Lewis.

The Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) Endowment annual grant competition supports projects that examine the complex relationship between science and technology on society and cultural issues.