Less than two weeks to go until VisWeek 2012, so it’s time for the crucial second part of the survival guide. There are tons of things to see and do in Seattle, it’s easy to get distracted. [Read more…] about A VisWeek Survival Guide, Part 2
Blog 2012
Goodbye, Academia; Hello (Again), Tableau!
I have decided to quit my job as Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte and join Tableau Software. Monday (September 17) is my first day of work as a full Tableau employee. Why give up the job security of a tenured university professor for the treacherous prospects of a startup? There are many reasons, but here are the main ones.
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A VisWeek Survival Guide, Part 1
VisWeek 2012 will be held October 14 to 19 in Seattle, WA. The conference keeps growing, and this year is adding a new industry track. If you consider going, you should register by Friday to get the early registration discount. [Read more…] about A VisWeek Survival Guide, Part 1
Science: It’s a Curiosity Thing!
This video called Science: It’s a Girl Thing! has been widely criticized for being sexist. What I find even more disturbing is that there is an actual need to dress science and technology up as something they are not. When did kids lose their curiosity? [Read more…] about Science: It’s a Curiosity Thing!
EuroVis 2012, Last Day and Wrap-Up
The last day of EuroVis brought back the sunshine we had seen yesterday, but had missed for the first half of the conference. This was a short day, with only one paper session and the keynote. The latter proved to be quite controversial and interesting. [Read more…] about EuroVis 2012, Last Day and Wrap-Up
EuroVis 2012, Day 3
I missed a few of the papers I wanted to see today, but there were again some interesting ones. The big event of the day was of course the social event at a Heuriger. [Read more…] about EuroVis 2012, Day 3
EuroVis 2012, Day 2
Day 2 of EuroVis was a long series of paper presentations, occasionally interrupted with copious amounts of food. Here are some of the highlights. [Read more…] about EuroVis 2012, Day 2
EuroVis 2012, Day 1
EuroVis 2012 has officially begun, so here is a brief recap of some of the things I found interesting. Today, that included the EuroRVVV workshop and two papers. [Read more…] about EuroVis 2012, Day 1
A EuroVis Survival Guide, Part 2
Only a few more sleeps until EuroVis! As we approach the big date, here are some practical tips and tricks about Vienna, the local culture and the exotic customs of the natives.
Tableau Public Viz of the Day
There is no shortage of sites and twitter accounts that point to a new visualization every day, some even more often than that. So why start another one? Tableau’s Viz of the Day is unique in that it draws from the wealth of Tableau Public, and all its picks are interactive visualizations with multiple, linked views. [Read more…] about Tableau Public Viz of the Day