Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Data Visualization on Sunday 11th March

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• Data Is Sexier Than Sex... And I'll Prove It

  by Giedre Aleknonyte

  Big. Complicated. Often dirty. Sexy? Interactive data visualizations (charts and graphs) have helped make data consumable, accessible, and yes, sexy. It’s that sex appeal that has us clamoring to see our twitter, AdWords, conversion, and other data in a sleek, interactive, “I want the answers now” views. Data has snuck its way into our lives – from our offices, to our bedrooms. It’s everywhere. And as it continues to penetrate all areas of our lives it also continues to be delivered in a variety of different formats – some better than others. From the corny quick-stat charts in USA today to smart interactive graphs embedded in blogs, posted in online publications, and now frequently dominating the screens of our work computers. We’re starting to become obsessed, and more importantly, held accountable for much of the data consuming our lives. So, we admit it. Data is sexy. Especially when it’s easy to understand, interactive, and is in a format that easily facilitates smart business decision making. Luckily it doesn’t have to be as scary, or intimidating, or (potentially) as uncomfortable as that first time…

  • Business Analysis
  • Data
  • Data Visualization

  At 11:00am to 11:15am, Sunday 11th March

  In Texas Ballroom 4-7, Hyatt Regency Austin

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• SXSW Action: Collectively Outsmarting Malaria

  by Matthew Blumberg and Nicolas Maire

  Each year there are more than 225 million cases of Malaria, killing around 781,000 people. That's 2.23% of deaths worldwide every year- the majority of them young children. Please stop by this session, because together we’re going to do something about it:The session will lay out a program through which members of the SXSW community (this means you!) can lend their special talents –- in data visualization, UI design, game design, social media, web development, and more –- to build a collaborative system to outsmart Malaria.Join us to find out how it works- and how you can participate…

  • Data Visualization
  • Healthcare
  • Malaria

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Sunday 11th March

  In Room 6AB, Austin Convention Center

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