Month: September 2024

Data visualization in the shape of a vinyl about Taylor SwiftT
Kelsey Nanan

The Tortured Data Viz Department: An Analysis of Taylor Swift’s Lyrics

In April of 2024, Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), which she wrote over the past two years, during her..
Two-panel comparison of educational diagrams related to the carbon cycle. Panel A: Shows a tree with labels for processes like photosynthesis and cellular respiration, along with a simplified depiction of how carbon moves from the atmosphere to dead organic material in the soil. Interactive elements, such as drag-and-drop boxes, indicate an educational activity where learners identify and place correct labels. Panel B: Presents a more interactive approach with hexagonal icons representing different organisms, such as a rabbit and microorganisms, showing their roles in the carbon cycle. The diagram appears to engage users in a learning activity by allowing them to select and link different components of the cycle.T
Mina Mani & Konrad Schönborn

Tracing Carbon: Visualization for Systems Thinking

Systems thinking is fundamental for understanding complex problems. Addressing twenty-first century challenges like climate change requires comprehending how different components of Earth systems influence each..
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Hendra Setiawan & Moinak Bhaduri

Reaching for Suns and Black Holes in Outer Space: Analysing Global Investment Systems as Emerging Galaxies

In the past, international investments were the privilege of a select few with the resources to overcome the high barrier of entry. They were generally..
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Nightingale Editors

DVS Mentor Spotlight: Anastasia Stevens

The Data Visualization Society’s Mentorship Program has been instrumental in shaping the paths of aspiring individuals in our community. The mentors who make up this..
A collage-style design with a classical painting of a woman holding a baby. The baby is holding a modern book titled "Python All-in-One for Dummies," blending historical and contemporary elements. The background is predominantly pink with grid lines and text overlay. On the left side, a green "#5" and the phrase "Good morning data" are prominently displayed. On the right, bold black text reads "The half full learning curve," with a smaller caption below: "A new column by Datacitron in Nightingale!" The overall aesthetic combines vintage art with modern digital culture, creating a playful and visually striking composition.G
datacitron

Good Morning Data #5 | The Half-Full Learning Curve

The Half-Full Learning Curve or “Could we be happy with what we already know?“I sighed at the sight of the calendar I was holding in my..
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Shri Khalpada

‘The Data Diaries’: Building Community Through Data in ‘The Communal Plot’

For the last few years, I’ve been interested in how interactive digital tools can foster a sense of community while being enjoyable. My latest project,..
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Victor Muñoz & Kevin Ford

Implementing the Solution Framework in a Social Impact Project

Those who know me will see that I love documenting every step of my data visualization process. I believe there’s so much to learn from..
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Jennifer Frazier

Beyond Storytelling With Data: Guidelines for Designing Exploratory Visualizations

Visualizations are essential for telling the stories of science. Through visualized data we can be transported to far off nebulas or trace our genetic connections..
This image shows a virtual mentorship meeting between two individuals. The main focus is on a man wearing headphones and glasses, smiling warmly while holding a mug with both hands. In the bottom right corner, a smaller video frame shows a woman, his mentee, with her eyes closed and a slight smile on her face, engaged in the conversation. The atmosphere seems relaxed and friendly, suggesting a positive and comfortable mentoring relationship.S
Christopher Laubenthal & Saloni Goel

Schools of Thought: The DVS Mentorship Program

Friendship can feel effortless as a child. Yet as we step into adulthood, human connection becomes more difficult. Given the plethora of articles on this..