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MICROSOFT profile of Visualization Director Alberto Cairo

Thomas Kohnstamm’s interview of Alberto Cairo for Microsoft is entitled “Show, don’t tell: Alberto Cairo, Power BI & the rise of data journalism“ (what is Power BI). This comes on the heels of the first Digital Humanities + Data Journalism Symposium, organized by Dr. Cairo, and held on September 29-October 1, 2016, here at UM. Kohnstamm’s article illuminates the history of Visualization as visualizations themselves help to illuminate the rise of this fascinating approach. “Visualization no longer just complements a written story. It is the story. In our increasingly data-driven world, visualization is becoming an essential tool for journalists from national papers to blogs with a staff of one.” Read more “MICROSOFT profile of Visualization Director Alberto Cairo” →

Events - Past

VizUM 2016 featured Colin Ware & Martin Krzywinski

The VizUM 3rd Annual Symposium was held on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146. Our guests speakers were Colin Ware and Martin Krzywinski. Read more “VizUM 2016 featured Colin Ware & Martin Krzywinski” →

Events - Past

XSEDE16 Conference Miami 7/17-21/2016

Scientists, engineers, social scientists, and humanists around the world—many of them at colleges and universities—use advanced digital resources and services every day. Things like supercomputers, collections of data, and new tools are critical to the success of those researchers, who use them to make our lives healthier, safer, and better. XSEDE (Extreme Science Engineering and Discovery Environment) integrates these resources and services, makes them easier to use, and helps more people use them. Read more “XSEDE16 Conference Miami 7/17-21/2016” →

Events - Past

2nd VizUM Annual Symposium, Thursday 11/12/2015

The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (then the Center for Computational Science), the School of Communication and the College of Arts and Sciences held the second VizUM Annual Symposium on Thursday, November 12th, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 PM. The theme was “A Celebration of Infographics and Data Visualization”. The invited speakers Fernanda Viegas, Martin Wattendberg, and Lynn Cherny were pioneers in the field of Visualization. Their vision drove the products and styles we see around us daily, and they continue to forge new ground in this domain. Read more “2nd VizUM Annual Symposium, Thursday 11/12/2015” →

News - Archived

‘Indignant Minnesotans’ remind journalists that data can hurt

Minnesotans got a bitter lesson on the limits of data this week when the Washington Post’s Wonkblog published a map ranking every county in the US by “scenery and climate.” Reporter Christopher Ingraham built the graphic with data from the 1999 “natural amenities index,” a list based on climate, topography, and water. The North Star state didn’t fare well, with all but two of its 87 counties rating low on the list. (Red Lake County nabbed last place.) Residents took to social media to protest. They even formed a coalition on Twitter to express their dissatisfaction, calling themselves the “Indignant Minnesotans.” Read more “‘Indignant Minnesotans’ remind journalists that data can hurt” →

News - Archived

Viz Lab Construction is Complete!

Construction on the new Visualization Laboratory on the 3rd floor of the Ungar Building is now complete, and the 3D and 2D display are working. This new tool will transform understanding through immersion (scale), stereoscopy (depth perception), and interactivity (tracking). Training sessions will be offered on how to use the displays and a scheduling calendar has been created to handle booking the room, as well as a unique email address vizlab@miami.edu to handle your inquiries. Read more “Viz Lab Construction is Complete!” →

News - Archived

Why You Should Help Readers Explore the Data

The push for open data has prompted the release of countless datasets. But the raw data alone can’t adequately serve the public. After all, it’s hard to imagine the average person investing the time—or possessing the skills—to make meaningful sense of a massive spreadsheet. Read more “Why You Should Help Readers Explore the Data” →

News - Archived

Viz Lab 3D Display is Working!

The new Visualization Laboratory on the 3rd floor of the Ungar Building is still under construction, but the 3D display is up and working. This new tool will transform understanding through immersion (scale), stereoscopy (depth perception), and interactivity (tracking). Stay tuned for further updates on completion. IDSC is “Building a Better U”. Read more “Viz Lab 3D Display is Working!” →

News - Archived

Construction Begins on New Viz Lab

We’re excited to announce that construction on the new Visualization Laboratory is well underway at the IDSC location in the Arthur A. Ungar Building on the Coral Gables campus. Read more “Construction Begins on New Viz Lab” →

VizUM

Design for Visualization Workshop 2/18/2015

Design for Visualization Workshop: A Workshop on Charts, Maps, Infographics, and Scientific Posters. This class covers the main principles of visualization for science communication. No previous experience is required. Read more “Design for Visualization Workshop 2/18/2015” →

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