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Activity Number: 472
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Graphics
Abstract #314441
Title: Powerful Visualizations for Understanding Gun Violence, Terrorism, Environmental Issues
Author(s): Dino Citraro*
Companies: Periscopic, Inc.
Keywords: data visualization ; data jouranlism ; data exploration ; periscopic ; doing good with data
Abstract:

Using examples of data visualizations developed with a social good purpose, the presentation will explore the importance of interactive data that allows visitors to discover insights and epiphanies at a self-directed pace. It will also address the role of narrative in data visualizations and data journalism.

Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.

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