Ep 92: Dr. Stephanie Evergreen on Data Visualization

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Stephanie Evergreen, an internationally-recognized data visualization and design expert. She has trained future data nerds worldwide through keynote presentations and workshops, for clients including Time, Adobe, Verizon, Head Start, American Institutes for Research, Rockefeller Foundation, Brookings Institute, and the United Nations. She writes a popular blog on data presentation at StephanieEvergreen.com. Her book, Effective Data Visualization, was published in Spring 2016. Her other book, Presenting Data Effectively: Communicating Your Findings for Maximum Impact, was just published in its second edition in June 2017. Both books hit #1 on Amazon bestseller lists. Segment 1: What is data visualization? [00:00-12:22] In this first segment, Stephanie defines data visualization. Segment 2: Common Mistakes with Data Viz (and Solutions!) [12:23-22:28] In segment two, Stephanie shares some common data viz errors and her recommendations for solutions. Segment 3: Creating a Positive Data Viz Culture [22:29-35:10] In segment three, Stephanie offers some ideas for how to create a positive organizational culture around data visualization. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.