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Workshop: Data Visualization Essentials

When
27 May 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Zoom

Registration

WiGIS Member
Free for members
(If this option is available for selection, as a current dues-paying member, this workshop is free for you!)
Workshop + Membership: Early Career (less than 5 yrs) or student – $20.00
Includes the workshop plus a one-year membership to WiGIS at the Early Career (less than 5 years) or Student level
Workshop + Membership: Professional level – $40.00
Includes the workshop plus a one-year membership to WiGIS at Professional level
Workshop Only - Non-Member – $40.00
Just sign me up for the workshop - I don't want a WiGIS membership

Join us on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to learn the essentials of effective data visualization!

Free for WiGIS Members!

About this workshop

Communicating with data is a key aspect of GIS. In this workshop you will learn best practices for presenting your data visually and telling stories that bring your data to life. In this workshop you'll learn:

how to create great data visualizations - from charts to maps
how to get your audience's attention (and keep it!)
how to effectively communicate with storytelling techniques
how to choose a color palette
how to ensure your charts and maps are accessible

This is a 2-hour workshop - find your time zone:

10am to 12pm Pacific/AZ
11am to 1pm Mountain
12pm to 2pm Central
1pm to 3pm Eastern
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Meet your Instructor

Jami Dennis, GISP, is passionate about data visualization and helping others improve how they communicate through visuals. She teaches workshops on visualization, storytelling, and presentation skills.

With thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a broad and deep skill set to her work. Her background includes expertise in GIS for transportation, database development, graphic design, and web development. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before before moving to private practice. Jami is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she now provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services. She is also the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).

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