2017 is coming... The 2017 Data For a Cause Challenge

As we all know, the world is obsessed with data. Each and every one of us can create, collect and consume information on just about anything. It is an exciting time to work in the field of data, and specifically data visualization.

However, I frequently notice that there is a lot of effort in our domain directed towards what I feel are questionable applications of data visualization, such as using complex data analysis tools and datasets to figure out which TV drama character is most popular on Twitter, or which sports players tend to use their left hand more than their right. Continue reading >