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Introduction to Data Visualization

Learn how to create and use data visualizations in your research.

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November 17, 2023, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Gershwin & Bennett Family Collaborative Classroom, Holman Biotech Commons
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Data visualizations are found everywhere! Join us and learn to:

  • Identify the main design elements of a visualization: color, typography, titles, subtitles, annotations, dark/light contrast, and labels
  • Use these design elements to drive insights about your visualization (data storytelling)
  • Learn how to prepare your visualizations for publication in various formats
  • Explore tools for data visualizations
  • Apply all of the above in your own visualization using Datawrapper

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