Tag: Data Visualization

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Catherine Ramsdell

Racing Bar Charts: An Experiment in Interactive Storytelling

This fall I challenged students in a 200-level writing class to tell a story using a racing bar chart. It was an interesting experiment, and..
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Christopher Laubenthal

How to Share Memorable Data

Integrating data visualization into non-profit work is both a strategic advantage and an easy pitfall.The core of non-profit work, for me, is communication. Listening to..
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Jennifer Li

Review | Business 101 for the Data Professional by Jordan Morrow

As the title suggests, this book is written for data professionals “looking to expand your career and move over to the business side of things”..
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Clare Harvey

Review: Data Visualization with Microsoft Power BI: How to Design Savvy Dashboards

Alex Kolokolov and Maxim Zelensky say that there are three types of vizzer—business analyst, infographic creator, and data journalist. Are you clear about which you..
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Poe Bertholon

Visualizing Meth Addiction: Data Reveals The Truth About Methamphetamine Addiction in The US

Despite the lack of conversation, the abuse of methamphetamine remains an extremely serious problem in the United States. According to the CDC Wonder Database, in..
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Andreas Göransson, Konrad Schönborn & Lena Tibell

What Makes School Visits to Digital Science Centers Successful? 

For over half a century, science centers have been key in communicating science, aiming to increase interest and curiosity in STEM, and promote lifelong learning...
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Meredith Kiljan

Review: Daphne Draws Data

Daphne Draws Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic introduces young readers to the world of data visualization, math, and creativity through a fun, visual approach. The..
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Christopher Laubenthal

How Can I Help People Find My Viz?

How a person receives a product is as important as the product itself, with truck drivers being a great way in understanding this point. In..
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datacitron

Good Morning Data #6 | The X,Y Files

The X,Y Files or “How do you communicate with extradatastrial clients?“The encounter took place in the last hours of the evening. Nothing could have prepared..
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Alex Kolokolov

Interviewing AI Assistants for Data Visualization

In today’s world, you need to run very fast just to stay in place. Technology is developing at an incredible speed, but I don’t believe..
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Shafeeq Rahaman & Mahe Jabeen Abdul

The Power of Context: Making Data Stories Come Alive

Raw data can appear sterile without the human touch of thoughtful interpretation. Though information-packed charts and graphs showcase vital statistics, the “why should I care”..
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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..
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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..