Session Schedule
Most of our workshops and technical sessions are offered in conjunction with conference programs, but we also provide one-on-one and custom programs. See our course catalog for the variety of sessions we offer.
Data Visualization and Storytelling Essentials
Communicating with data is a key aspect of GIS. In this 3-hour technical session you will learn best practices for presenting your data visuallly and telling stories that bring your data to life. Attend this session to discover why data visualization is an important communication tool, how to create great data visualizations, and how to effectively communicate with storytelling techniques.
You'll also take away some tips for building better charts in Excel, choosing colors, enhancing your StoryMaps, and more!
Speakers
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Jami Dennis has thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, demographic studies, data analysis, and data visualization. She has worked in both state and regional government. She currently works in private practice on a variety of geospatial projects. Her current passion is using data visualization techniques to communicate complicated subjects. She serves on the Board for the GIS Certification Institute and is co-founder of the Arizona chapter for Women In GIS. Outside of work, Jami is an avid camper, hiker, and occasionally good mountain biker.