Category Archives: Field report

Near…far

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jsnyder

I’ve been spending time this summer developing a data visualization course for the iSchool’s new Data Science program. This course is intended to introduce graduate students in the program to concepts and skills related to the visual display of large … Continue reading →

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I’m glad we don’t have a TV.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by jsnyder

This post is kind of an addendum to the previous post. The issue of difficult images came up again recently. Early this week, Curtis came on from work and said, “Have you seen the news?” Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi had been … Continue reading →

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Visualizing anguish

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jsnyder

In the beginning of July, I traveled to Vancouver, BC to attend this year’s International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA) conference. Many of the presenters and attendees are trained in and practice sociology, the conference is also attended by public health … Continue reading →

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