Description:

ggplot2 is an R package for producing visualizations of data. In this workshop you will learn about the conceptual framework based on the grammar of graphics which allows users to build customizable plots with ggplot2. You will learn to create commonly used data visualizations like scatterplots or boxplots, add statistical annotations such as regression lines, and customize the layouts, fonts and colors for your visualizations.

Led by Aaron Geller, Senior Data Visualization Specialist at Research Computing and Data Services and Research Associate Professor at CIERA

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with R at the level of the R Fundamentals Bootcamp, another introductory R workshop, or be a self-taught R coder.  Prior to the workshop, please ensure that you have R, Rstudio and the tidyverse library installed on your computer. You can find information on how to do it here: https://sites.northwestern.edu/researchcomputing/resources/r-and-rstudio/

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About Data Visualization Week
Master the art and science of data visualization with Northwestern's top specialists in a series of engaging workshops designed to take your skills from basic to brilliant. Dive into the world of static, dynamic, and interactive visualizations, and explore GIS tools, R, and Python through hands-on sessions. Plus, get personalized guidance on your projects during our daily drop-in office hours with expert advice. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your data visualization game!

Data Visualization Week will take place Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 13 at the Mudd Hall 2nd Floor North Study Lounge. See the full schedule here!

No registration is needed. Everyone at Northwestern is welcome – undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty. 

Accommodations 
Northwestern University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all events and programs. Accommodations such as sign language interpreters and accessible presentation materials in alternate formats are provided upon request. Please contact Anne Sticksel at amsticksel@northwestern.edu or 847-491-2922 by Friday, August 30, 2024.

Every reasonable effort will be made to implement accommodations in an effective and timely manner.