Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 9:10 am
Data is everywhere. And, as more aspects of our lives move to the digital realm, data becomes ever more ubiquitous and powerful. It also becomes more massive and hard to make sense of. In this talk, I'll discuss a variety of ways in which data visualization can help us effectively engage with data: from generating scientific insight and enabling public debate to boosting artistic expression. I'll present a series of projects that illustrate how the coupling of visualization technique and design thinking not only empowers experts, but also welcomes lay viewers into the world of data and statistics.
