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Come and join in the virtual fun as we explore loads of interesting applications of Power BI and Data Analytics for Environmental and Water Professionals! Our group is a place for sharing tips, tricks and hacks for analysing, visualising and communicating environmental data. Our mission is to empower everyone to use data effectively to better manage our environment!
Upcoming events
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Tracking Bird Migration Through Data Visualization
·OnlineOnlineCome and join us for the March 2026 Power BI for Enviro's session :-)
Event summary:
This session takes attendees through the journey of turning raw migration data into an engaging, easy-to-understand Power BI report designed with end users in mind. From the first look at the dataset to the final interactive experience, the focus stays on clarity, thoughtful design, and practical usability for environment professionals. I’ll showcase the final report, share the design decisions behind each visual, and explain how accessibility was considered throughout the process. I’ll also reflect on what I would improve if I built the report today and share a few practical tips and tricks that others can apply to their own analytics projects.You will see how visual choices shape understanding, how accessibility strengthens data communication, and how small design decisions can make complex environmental information easier to interpret and act on.
- Report: https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Contests-Gallery/May-2025-Santhana-Lakshmi-P-The-Science-of-Bird-Migration/td-p/4699214
- Dataset: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/sahirmaharajj/bird-migration-dataset-data-visualization-eda/data?select=Bird_Migration_Data_with_Origin.csv
Event speaker: Lakshmi Ponnurasan (Data Analyst: Missouri University Science and Technology)
Lakshmi is a Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and a Certified Power BI Data Analyst, currently working in the Institutional Effectiveness department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is passionate about creating creative and innovative Power BI reports that not only make data pop but also provide actionable insights. She was a Finalist in the Microsoft Power BI DataViz World Championships 2025, showcasing her ability to combine technical expertise with storytelling. An engaging speaker, she frequently speaks about all things Power BI at user groups and conferences, and also shares tips and best practices on her Medium blog.47 attendees
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