March Science Seminar: Using Data Visualization to Reach Your Audience

Date and Time
March 25, 2024, 12:00 pm CDT

 

Multicolored display on a laptop screen

Wondering where to start with data visualization? In the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's March Science Seminar, Cee Nell and Althea Archer of the USGS Vizlab shared their expertise in using visual design to communicate science to the public. Attendees learned about the design process, got tips on accessible and engaging design, and were inspired by a variety of different projects! 

The USGS Vizlab is a data visualization team that strives to make water science fun and accessible. They are part of the Data Science Branch of the USGS Water Mission Area.

 

 

Speakers 

Cee Nell

Cee Nell 

Cee (they/them) is the Lead of Viz & Analytics in the USGS Water Mission Area, where they lead a team that develops reproducible workflows, computational tools, and data visualizations to support information dissemination. They love working at the intersection of art and code int he name of science.

Althea Archer

Althea Archer  

Althea (she/her) is a data visualization specialist in the USGS Vizlab. She combines her passion for statistics, design, and reproducibility to create visualizations of water resource data that are effective and accessible. Her goal is to use data visualizations and science communication to educate the public about USGS water science.​

 Register Here

Registration is also open for the next seminar in the MW CASC's spring series, which will showcase the research of two PhD students.