BMI 5/625, Spring 2023
Goal: To create a data visualization portfolio that includes the following:
Tools:
Bio: Please craft a short paragraph about yourself that is suitable for a professional audience. If you need instruction on how to craft a bio, please consult this excellent presentation by Dr. Letisha Wyatt and Robin Champieux.
Project Posts: Please use / build off of your labs and visualization brief from the class. Note that the entire lab is likely more content than is worth including; you should pick and choose specific parts that you found interesting or where you were particularly pleased with your result.
Final Visualization Project: Please build another visualization, using data of your choice, using the format below. Create a slide deck using the tool of your choice for a short, oral presentation of your final visualization. You will have 5 minutes to present your final project to the class.
Q: Will I have time to continue to work on my webpage after my final presentation in class on June 5th or 7th? A: Yes – you can submit your final portfolio up to June 16th at 5PM.
Q: Do I need to use my own data for the final visualization?
A: No – if you don’t have available data, feel free to use one of our labs’ data sets (although you must create a different visualization and ask a different question than was explored during the lab), or find another acceptable dataset. If you need help identifying a dataset, please contact us! Good sources of inspiration include
Q: Does the final project need to be a completely different type of visualization (i.e., one that we haven’t covered in a lab)?
A: No – however, you must show improvement in your visualization skills from your first visualization brief. We encourage you to expand your visualization skills into new territory; however, we also highly value doing excellent work on a more standard plot. Exotic plots, although fun, aren’t always the best choices of visualizations! Remember to let your data guide your choice more than a fancy graph.
Q: Is there a required format for the slides?
A: No – use whichever tools or template are appropriate for the content you are presenting. Don’t worry about making the MOST BEAUTIFUL SLIDE in the Universe – keep it simple and understandable and all will be well!