Key Points

Data Visualization NowVisualizations Help Formulate New HypothesesWhy Communicate Through Visualizations?Why the History of Data Visualization Matters NowWhat Motivated DuBois?Data Visualization as a Scientific Concern for the Du Bois LabCommunicating Science to the Public: The 1900 Paris ExpositionMotivation: What could a scientist do?Turning Data into ArtCombining Different Art FormsPicture This: Getting Creative With DataPraised and PreservedRecap (Overall Learning Objectives)References


Reading and Interpreting STEM ChartsExample: Re-Create with Modern Data and Accessible Design


  • Even simple chart types can convey interesting meaning. Color man be used to emphasize points

R coding interactives


Python interactives


Stata activity


Learning Evaluation


ReadingsCreative and Visual Thinking in the Case of Du Bois


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