There are a wide range of tools available to refine and query your data, and to create, edit, and display your visualizations. The types of tools available for building visualizations fall into four major categories: basic productivity applications, visualization software, business
Top books for computer science students
Up vote Data Visualization Made Simple as the top book for computer science students! The ability to communicate the results of an analysis is paramount to the work of any computer scientist. UP VOTE NOW No Title
Why is python so popular?
A common question that I get from students is why python? What makes it so popular today. Alison DeNisco Rayome from TechRepublic asked me a similar question. Python is very popular because of its set of robust libraries that make it such
Tips for new hire sucess
Tips for success when you start a new position. I recently was interviewed by Erica Lamberg from Ladders on tips for success when you start a new position. One of things that I think is essential is to build a strong digital
Challenges enterprises face when trying to move the needle on digital transformation
I recently was interviewed by the Digital Enterprise about the challenge with data silos, and stressed how data visualization can aid in byte-sized comprehension and reiterates the importance of data-driven decision-making. Read more… As
A Woman in Tech
As a woman working in technology for my entire career ( almost 20 years), it’s been an amazing journey. I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on my first year working in technology and offer advice that may help others.
The effect of the expanded Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Expansion project and its impact on the real estate market and the global shipping supply chain. Professors Kristen Sosulski and Harry Chernoff moderated a panel comprised of experts in logistics (Bob Silverman), real estate development (Michael Landy),
New to R? Frequently asked questions and answers #rstats
New to learning R? Here are some frequently asked questions #R or Python? Why both? Lots of arguments for learning both: This provides some resources and insights. For fun, imagine being about to code access Python modules, classes, and functions
Using pinterest as inspiration for building data graphics
When you are working a data visualization task look for inspiration. For example, let’s say you are working to create an engaging graphic that showcases the changing unemployment rate. Of course, a simple line chart works well. However, there are other
How do I graph that? Select the right map for your data.
This tasty-like video introduces you to the basic types of geospatial displays. Select the best display to graph instagram photos by tourist location in NYC. Would a filled map work? How about a bubble map? A multi-color point map? Dr.