Description:

Learn the basics of making visualizations in Python with the sophisticated plotting library MatPlotLib.

This workshop will cover: 1) the basic elements of a plot in MatPlotLib; 2) the code format for making a plot; 3) how to customize the title, axis labels, legend, etc.; 4) basic plots using both continuous and categorial data; and 5) where to find code that you can adapt for your custom plots.

Led by Colby Witherup Wood, Manager of Data Science Services at Research Computing and Data Services

Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with Python at the level of the Python Fundamentals Bootcamp, another introductory Python workshop, or be a self-taught Python coder.

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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.