February Monthly Meetup: MICA Student Presentations

Data Visualization DC Monthly Meetup -- Every 2nd Thursday

Join Data Viz DC for our monthly meetup to talk shop with data viz enthusiasts, meet other data visualization professionals, learn more about data visualization tools, tricks, and jobs, and share your own work in a Viz and Tell talk!

If you're interested in the intersection of Data Science, Visual Design, UI/UX, Art, Psychology, and Business Intelligence, this event is for you.

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-yupjMiGNVr9AF9tpl9Mj8itowrobtC

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Agenda:
6:00-6:15pm: Welcome and Intro to Data Viz DC
6:15-6:30pm: Breakout Groups
6:30-7:40pm: MICA Presentations and Discussion
7:40-7:55pm: Viz & Tell Community Presentations
7:55-8:00pm: Closing
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Presentation Title: A walk down Fifth Avenue: Looking at the visible and invisible data of street trees in NYC

Molly Morgan is a graphic designer and data visualizer from Raleigh, North Carolina who is a lover of visual systems, and seeks to create clean and unique design solutions. She recently earned a Masters in Data Analytics and Visualization from Maryland Institute College of Art and practices as Senior Brand Designer at Pendo.
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Presentation Title: Perpetuation of Privilege

After over a decade in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) roles and nearly two years formally studying and practicing data visualization (data viz), Emilie Schaffer (emilieschaffer.com) is excited to apply her passion for analysis, design, and how people think to help organizations drive results.
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Presentation Title: Visualizing Data from World War II: Examining the Magnitude and Impact of the Japanese American Incarceration Camps

Linda He is the Director of Digital Communications for the Colorado Education Association, the largest labor union in the state. A recent graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art's MPS program in Data Analytics & Visualization, Linda works to use digital strategies and tactics to advocate for and win on progressive causes.
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Presentation Title: A Sauna in the Subway

Sierra Dawson is a designer, data scientist and storyteller working for an XR software startup in the Bay Area with a passion for sculpture and nontraditional data representation. Using the intersection of physical and digital media, she explores how unreported heat waves are causing Brooklyn residents to suffer the consequences.