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FlowingData Forums » Recent Posts http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Wed, 16 May 2012 20:48:09 +0000 Data Visualization Internship http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-internship#post-2624 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:47 +0000 awilloughby 2624@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Data Visualization Internship Looking for an interesting & challenging data visualization challenge this summer? We're working on an interactive visualization of network traffic which allows our customers to explore anomalous activity. We're looking for an intern to develop and code part of the project. Please send us a link to your portfolio and tell us something about your passion for designing with data. This is a paid position. The start and end dates are flexible and working remotely is an option. Qualifications: * Portfolio including interactive data visualizations * Experience coding HTML/JS/D3 * Understanding of statistics and interaction design About Our Company We're transforming the way our enterprise customers think about security. Traditional approaches have not kept up with the pace of criminal innovation. Today’s sophisticated hacker is an organized criminal, strategically targeting websites, stealing billions of dollars from companies and their customers. We level the playing field in a company’s fight against online bad guys through an industry-leading solution utilizing statistical inference and pattern recognition, proprietary behavior analysis algorithms, and a team with deep domain expertise. Real-time data visualization http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/real-time-data-visualization#post-2623 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:30 +0000 skilner 2623@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Any suggestions for a tool, or even a visualization design, for visualizing real-time POS retail data? Data Visualization Specialist - Market Research Industry http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-specialist-market-research-industry#post-2622 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:50:58 +0000 NoahMarconi 2622@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <a href="http://www.jobmagic.com/job/Data-Visualization-Specialist-Job-Downtown-Toronto-ON-M4W-CA-9389176.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jobmagic.com/job/Data-Visualization-Specialist-Job-Downtown-Toronto-ON-M4W-CA-9389176.html</a> Hiring: Data Visualization designer in NYC http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/hiring-data-visualization-designer-in-nyc#post-2621 Mon, 14 May 2012 02:36:00 +0000 Chaitanya Sagar 2621@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hello Jim, We are a company focused on Data Visualizations. You can check out some of our visualizations here: <a href="http://www.perceptive-analytics.com/data-visualization-designer/" rel="nofollow">http://www.perceptive-analytics.com/data-visualization-designer/</a> If you need any further info, you can get in touch with me at cs AT perceptive-analytics.com Updated! Data Visualization Specialist - Vision Critical - Toronto or New York http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/updated-data-visualization-specialist-vision-critical-toronto-or-new-york#post-2619 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:27:28 +0000 Mmmartha 2619@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Vision Critical works with more than 600 clients, including one third of the world’s top 100 brands. The company has offices across North America, Europe and Australia as well as a Global Partner Program that provides other research companies and consultants with access to top-of-the-line technology. Our Community Panels product is the most widely adopted community panel platform on the planet. Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions. We currently have an opening for a Data Visualization Specialist in our Toronto, ON or New York, NY offices. With a combination of technical and research analytics, an intuitive sense of design, and programming skills, this position will play key part in enhancing the existing representation of data and develop new products and reporting tools that will drive user experience and aid in influencing clients to make important business decisions. The Data Visualization Specialist will lead the effort internally to incorporate new methodologies and tools into present design practices and techniques and establish best practices. Responsibilities Work across multi-disciplinary research teams to leverage the depth and breadth of VC data to convey information clearly and effectively through graphical means and provide insights to clients; Communicate the methods used in technical and research analysis and data visualization to clients, internal research, product development and programming teams; Influence the direction of research products and tools; Design and produce visual analytic templates and methodologies; Partner with research teams to understand business objectives of clients and establish forward-thinking visualization of data and story ideas for client deliverables. Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience working in market research and the field of data visualization In depth knowledge of charting techniques used in market research Experience with manipulating large data sets Familiar with quantitative analysis and statistics Ability to take complex information and organize into a innovative, engaging visual manner Strong background using graphic design software and standard web programming such as HTML, CSS and Javascript Strong organization, presentation and communication skills This job is right for you if you… Are self-motivated and able to balance multiple deadlines under pressure Are reliable and do what it takes to meet deadlines Can take direction from others and value communication Are open-minded and enjoy a challenge Can work effectively independently and on a team Enjoy working with energetic people in a fast-paced, spontaneous and entrepreneurial environment Are a creative problem solver and solutions-oriented Have experience working in the marketing research industry If this sounds like you, please send your resume to <a href="mailto:careers@visioncritical.com" rel="nofollow">careers@visioncritical.com</a>. Hiring in Chicago - Associate Designer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/hiring-in-chicago-associate-designer#post-2618 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:16 +0000 brendan.barry 2618@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ We’re looking for someone interested in starting a career in data visualization. As a global research company, Euromonitor International produces acres of data, and has a real need to visualize it for our clients. Follow the link to our career site to learn more and apply. <a href="http://employmentlistings.euromonitor.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=461&company_id=1003&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992325&level=levelid1&levelid1=36530&parent=North%20America&startflag=2" rel="nofollow">http://employmentlistings.euromonitor.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=461&company_id=1003&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992325&level=levelid1&levelid1=36530&parent=North%20America&startflag=2</a> Nielsen Data Visualization Contest http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/nielsen-data-visualization-contest#post-2617 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:03:14 +0000 shantanudixit 2617@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Earlier this year Nielsen launched the Nielsen Data Visualization Contest. Now, the voting is open to select the Fan Favorite winner. <a href="http://nielsen.com/dataviz2012" rel="nofollow">http://nielsen.com/dataviz2012</a> create Barcode image by the code http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/create-barcode-image-by-the-code#post-2616 Fri, 11 May 2012 04:37:14 +0000 Flora_26 2616@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi, thanks for all. I download one barcode control to create barcode in IIS. I created the virtual directory and connected with the folder I downloaded, but the URL did not work. Did I miss something? Help! create Barcode image by the code http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/create-barcode-image-by-the-code#post-2614 Thu, 10 May 2012 21:13:25 +0000 Ediaon 2614@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ ^-^ Just use barcode image and add the image into your web page using img tag. Parsons Journal for Information Mapping Opportunity http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/parsons-journal-for-information-mapping-opportunity-1#post-2612 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:47:40 +0000 Katie4PJIM 2612@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ PJIM: Call for Papers and Projects Abstracts due: May 21st, 2012 Full submissions due: June 25th 2012 The Parsons Journal for Information Mapping (PJIM) is calling for papers and projects for publication in the Summer Issue – The 3rd Issue of Volume IV. PJIM is an academic journal and online forum designed to share knowledge about information mapping and its related disciplines (information design, data/knowledge visualization, taxonomies, data analytics, informatics, information systems, and graphic interface design). PJIM is published quarterly by the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping and focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of information visualization. With each issue, the Journal aims to present novel ideas and approaches that advance the field of Knowledge Visualization through visual, engineering, and cognitive methods. We are interested in publishing original essays, academic manuscripts, interactive and non-interactive projects, and project documentation that address representation, processing, and communication of information. PJIM encourages interdisciplinary thinking and approaches. We are open to submissions regarding, but not limited to, the following disciplines: • Visual analysis and interpretation, • Social, political, or economic discourse surrounding information, distribution and use, • Cognition, thinking, and learning, • Visual and perceptual literacy, • Historical uses of information and imagery, and Semiotics PJIM accepts submissions in the following styles: • Traditional academic manuscripts that share empirical, methodological, and/or applied findings; • Research-based academic essays with proper citations; • Research –and/or interview – based articles; and • Interactive and non-interactive projects, accompanied by project documentations. PJIM does not accept “advertorials” or case studies of companies or commercial products. Abstract Submissions Must Include the Following Information • Authors (all): name, highest degree, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and institutional affiliation as appropriate • Biography (all authors): a brief, 25-50 word biography • Title: title of your submission • Keywords: a list of 5-10 keywords • Abstract: description of the proposed, full submission, maximum of 250 words • Format: description of the format of the final submission and what PJIM should expect to receive from you • Technologies: description of project tools if applicable (e.g. URL, images, graphics, illustrations, etc.) All manuscripts and essays must be submitted and formatted in Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. For more information and submission guidelines, visit <a href="http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions" rel="nofollow">http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions</a> About The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping (PIIM) is a Research, Development, and Professional Services facility within The New School, located in New York City. PIIM’s mission is to advance the field of Knowledge Visualization through academic and commercial pursuits. PIIM researchers and staff disseminate their expertise in information categorization, knowledge representation, information taxonomy development, information logic and raking/scoring, knowledge visualization, and Graphic User Interface (GUI) and User Experience Design (UXD) by developing powerful tools and methods for decision makers and analysts. PIIM’s work seeks to increase decision maker and analyst cognition of complex data sets via efficient experiences and visualizations. In both its own research and its engagements with government agencies, corporations and other organizations, PIIM pushes the boundaries of information, engineering and visual design to develop new ways of thinking about information – and to build and deliver corresponding real world solutions. For more information, visit <a href="http://piim.newschool.edu" rel="nofollow">http://piim.newschool.edu</a> create Barcode image by the code http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/create-barcode-image-by-the-code#post-2611 Thu, 10 May 2012 03:13:15 +0000 Daniel784 2611@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ How about using a barcode font to create the barcodes that you need? I used barcode font before! create Barcode image by the code http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/create-barcode-image-by-the-code#post-2610 Wed, 09 May 2012 22:35:38 +0000 Flora_26 2610@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I met some problem when I am creating barcode in my web form in .net framework. The codes seem not work in the visual studio. I am freaking out. Is there any way I could get rid of those codes and still create and print the images into my web applications? I need the software to support Code 128. Analytics MS Degrees http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/analytics-ms-degrees#post-2604 Tue, 08 May 2012 23:31:05 +0000 movablepoint 2604@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ zd123 - I think part of the issue with putting together a strictly "data visualization" degree is that it is such an inter-disciplinary area. It seems most schools just offer a few classes in dataviz that people in more traditional programs can take. Perhaps this will change over time. The ITP program looks pretty cool but yeah, 50k a year for anything is nothing to take lightly, although probably not out of line for most grad schools. I hear you on the winters, lived in the midwest all my life ;) The latest episode of the Data Stories podcast touches a bit on the state of dataviz education and their (Enrico Bertini, Moritz Stefaner, and Andy Kirk's) recommendations for people just starting out. <a href="http://datastori.es/episode-5-how-to-learn-data-visualization-with-andy-kirk/" rel="nofollow">http://datastori.es/episode-5-how-to-learn-data-visualization-with-andy-kirk/</a> net growth (or income/profit) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/net-growth-or-incomeprofit#post-2602 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:18:11 +0000 andrewz 2602@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I posted the identical question here <a href="http://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/28047/effective-way-to-visualize-net-growth-profit-income" rel="nofollow">http://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/28047/effective-way-to-visualize-net-growth-profit-income</a> software for automating chart/graph generation http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/software-for-automating-chartgraph-generation#post-2601 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:45:27 +0000 andrewz 2601@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I use SAS and R Where to find worldwide sunrise and sunset data set? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/where-to-find-worldwide-sunrise-and-sunset-data-set#post-2600 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:44:49 +0000 andrewz 2600@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunrise_equation" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunrise_equation</a> net growth (or income/profit) http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/net-growth-or-incomeprofit#post-2599 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:42:12 +0000 andrewz 2599@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ A non-profit has donors with monthly commitments, which you can think of as subscriptions. What is the best way to show for each month new acquisitions, cancels, and net growth? The relationship is net growth = new acquisitions - cancels The same kind of chart could be appropriate for net profit (business) or net income (personal finances). The first (and more important) problem is the design: it must be attractive and easily understood by non-technical people. The second problem is the implementation: I prefer to implement this in SAS, Excel, SharePoint, or some JavaScript library--- or maybe R. Example chart: <a href="http://i48.tinypic.com/2mq6w07.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i48.tinypic.com/2mq6w07.jpg</a> Chapter 8 Nightmare http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/chapter-8-nightmare#post-2598 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:47:33 +0000 nathany 2598@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ RStudio doesn't run Python does it? Chapter 8 Nightmare http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/chapter-8-nightmare#post-2597 Fri, 04 May 2012 15:12:50 +0000 ubique 2597@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I can't get the Choropleth maps running with python and svg because the text is unclear On page 291 it says: import csv from BeautifulSoup import BeautifulSoup However R Studio throws up this error - Error: unexpected symbol in "import csv" What am I doing wrong? ISO UI Design Jedi http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/iso-ui-design-jedi#post-2596 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:27:17 +0000 bstaats 2596@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ A well funded stealth security startup is looking for full time UI designer. Send your portfolio to <a href="mailto:Brian.Staats@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">Brian.Staats@gmail.com</a> for more information. In general, the startup is looking for a passionate and tech-obsessed designer. Position details will be dictated by your portfolio and experience. You will: Envision amazing software services for web and mobile Design pixel-perfect mockups and create fully interactive, working prototypes Get your hands dirty in HTML, CSS, javascript, and similar tools Design people into situations, not out of them Produce finished shipping designs, finalizing layout, color, typography, images, and icons Raise the design IQ of the company Qualifications: Experience in designing software Degree in design or engineering (or commensurate experience) A multi-disciplinary and system engineering approach to design A thorough understanding of interface design principles An understanding of fundamental engineering principles An online portfolio of work exhibiting success designing beautiful products that have actually shipped Bonus: Experience designing and developing data visualizations Experience in the security domain Freelance Infographic Designer - Available for work! http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/freelance-infographic-designer-available-for-work#post-2593 Wed, 02 May 2012 20:42:48 +0000 ejfox 2593@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hello, my name is EJ Fox and I do freelance infographic design. I come from a background of static infographics, where I would be approached with a story idea or dataset and be asked to find/visualize data with the best possible narrative. As a designer fully comfortable working with research data in any format, no researcher is necessary and I can gain insight by getting deeper into the data & it's curation. Visualizing data is my passion, and I've begun branching out from static infographics, designing interactive infographic stories with web standards and libraries like D3 and jQuery. I've also designed infographics/dataviz for dashboards, presentations, and even a 6-by-10 foot wall of SXSW booth. I'm currently doing freelance work, looking for any interesting clients that are doing new cool things with data and dataviz. I'm available for both static infographics, with or without research. I'm also looking to create fully-interactive infographics created with D3, Leaflet, and jQuery, if that would be a good fit for your dataset. You can get a sense for my work by looking around my site ( <a href="http://ejfox.com" rel="nofollow">http://ejfox.com</a> ) and my Visual.ly profile ( <a href="http://visual.ly/users/ejfox" rel="nofollow">http://visual.ly/users/ejfox</a> ) but please, contact me and let me know about your project, and I can send samples that are relevant to what you want to do. I am located in the San Francisco bay area, but frequently travel to New York if meeting with you or your team would be beneficial to your project. If you're not a company, just working on a really cool project or have a cool dataset, I'd love to hear from you too. Send me an email at <a href="mailto:ejfox@ejfox.com" rel="nofollow">ejfox@ejfox.com</a> Analytics MS Degrees http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/analytics-ms-degrees#post-2592 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:57:54 +0000 zd123 2592@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I second moveablePoint. The quest to master degree programs in this fields relating to "data visualization" is difficult as heck. The little i do know about this field is about NYU's ITP program. I've visited there a few times and it's a really great environment. Its basically like a huge partitioned studio with a bunch of smart (somewhat strange) people working on all types of projects. Their mantra is "Rapid prototyping" and their teachers are the best of the best (Jake Barton, Dan Schieffman, Jer Throp). My only holdup about going to ITP is the cost. It's 50k a year. Scholarships are rare and at BEST cover 1/2. Also, NYC in the winter time is kinda depressing (ive been a NY'er for the past 27 years.) I would love to hear anyone else's story about grad schools, as there seems to be not enough out there. Analytics MS Degrees http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/analytics-ms-degrees#post-2591 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:48:09 +0000 movablepoint 2591@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I'd love to hear peoples thoughts on some of the newer MS in Analytics/BI degrees that have been coming out in recent years, particularly some of the online offerings. Would you recommend one of these over a traditional MS in Statistics? Anyone enrolled in one able to talk about their experience or know of a standout program? I've been accepted to Northwestern's Masters of Science in Predictive Analytics (<a href="http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/mspa/" rel="nofollow">http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/mspa/</a>) but given the cost and the fact that it is 100% online though their School of Continuing Studies I want to make sure I am making a good investment. I know it really depends on your individual goals and given there aren't any grads yet from some of these programs it is hard to evaluate their worth. Need infographic/data design dashboard http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/need-infographicdata-design-dashboard#post-2590 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:58:42 +0000 aroussos 2590@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ All, We are looking to engage on a contract basis someone with strong skills at conveying data for a dashboard we are creating for our clients. If this is of interest, please email me at <a href="mailto:aroussos@foodrun.com" rel="nofollow">aroussos@foodrun.com</a> Best, Adam Data Visualization Specialist - Vision Critical - Toronto or New York http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-specialist-vision-critical-toronto-or-new-york#post-2589 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:27:54 +0000 Mmmartha 2589@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Vision Critical works with more than 600 clients, including one third of the world’s top 100 brands. The company has offices across North America, Europe and Australia as well as a Global Partner Program that provides other research companies and consultants with access to top-of-the-line technology. Our Community Panels product is the most widely adopted community panel platform on the planet. Our team, headed by industry icon Angus Reid, leads the world in interactive research. We’re growing fast, developing cutting-edge technology and research techniques that bring clients the insight they need to get inspired, be innovative and make bankable decisions. We currently have an opening for a Data Visualization Specialist in our Toronto, ON or New York, NY offices. We are looking for someone who is energetic, driven and thrives on ambitious goals. We want a consummate professional who is a natural self starter and can work in a collaborative, team environment. You are a smart, energetic, outgoing and organized individual with a creative flare and exceptional multitasking skills. MUST be passionate about new and innovative ways of visually presenting data, well adept at working with numbers and have an unmatched attention to detail. Responsibilities Implement processes to improve efficiency in reporting and production Put forth ideas/techniques to make VC reports look better and keep us ahead of the data visualization techniques and latest possibilities. Assist with the design of reporting/data visualization within our Application portfolio to benefit from more visually compelling reports. Primary responsibility will be to create and manage the production of research presentations, using visual images and charts Actively ensure the data accuracy and visual appeal of all reports and presentations, and proactively develop process efficiencies Suggest new and creative data/information presentation ideas, and help researchers creatively summarize large amounts of data/information Other duties as required Requirements Previous experience in a fast-paced production or graphical support role Superior PowerPoint and Excel skills, as well as familiarity and proficiency in other data presentation, graphical and multimedia software packages Ability to read and analyze quantitative data Assumes responsibility for personal projects as assigned, and able to manage several projects simultaneously with exceptional quality control and process efficiency Takes initiative to identify and execute upcoming tasks and projects Possesses excellent English oral and written communications skills Has strong spelling, grammar and proof-reading abilities Exhibits visual creativity Can type at least 50 wpm and is comfortable typing numbers Completed a post-secondary diploma or degree This job is right for you if you… Are self-motivated and able to balance multiple deadlines under pressure Are reliable and do what it takes to meet deadlines Can take direction from others and value communication Are open-minded and enjoy a challenge Can work effectively independently and on a team Enjoy working with energetic people in a fast-paced, spontaneous and entrepreneurial environment Are a creative problem solver and solutions-oriented Have experience working in the marketing research industry If this sounds like you, please send your resume to <a href="mailto:careers@visioncritical.com" rel="nofollow">careers@visioncritical.com</a>. Or apply online now at <a href="http://www.visioncritical.com/careers/opportunities/data-visualization-specialist" rel="nofollow">http://www.visioncritical.com/careers/opportunities/data-visualization-specialist</a> Australian Population Data http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/australian-population-data#post-2588 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:27:54 +0000 rsalzer 2588@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Does anyone know where I can find a downloadable file of Australian population by postal code? I've looked on the Australian Bureau of Statistics website but haven't been able to find a way to download all postal codes as opposed to inquiring about one. Questions and Comments Arising from Visualize This http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/questions-and-comments-arising-from-visualize-this/page/2#post-2587 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:45:13 +0000 nakrest 2587@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Nathan, that indeed did the trick! I have now got it and can move forward with my projects. Thank you very much and thanks for having made the instructions in the first. Look forward to what you bring out next. Best NK Questions and Comments Arising from Visualize This http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/questions-and-comments-arising-from-visualize-this/page/2#post-2586 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:55:07 +0000 nathany 2586@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ @nakrest — your costcos variable is typed "costscos". If you get rid of the s in the middle, that should do the trick. Questions and Comments Arising from Visualize This http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/questions-and-comments-arising-from-visualize-this/page/2#post-2585 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:48:28 +0000 nakrest 2585@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi there, I have the same problem as mattsigal and anthony. (This is my first experience with R). I have typed (then copied and pasted) the code into R, but I have the following problem: > library(maps) > map(database="state", col="#cccccc") > costscos<-read.csv('http://book.flowingdata.com/ch08/geocode/costcos-geocoded.csv', sep=',') > symbols(costcos$Longitude, costcos$Latitude, bg='#e2373f', fg='#ffffff', lwd=0.5, circles=rep(1, length(costcos$Longitude)), inches=0.5, add=TRUE) Error in symbols(costcos$Longitude, costcos$Latitude, bg = "#e2373f", : object 'costcos' not found > I have also tried with my own data after creating a CSV file, but I kept having the "object not found" issue. Can someone please help? I am trying to learn this so that I can map other geolocated data with longitude and latitude but I can't wrap my head around this. Best NK IA/UX Data Visualization Designer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/iaux-data-visualization-designer#post-2584 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:32:01 +0000 Carolyn D 2584@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Job Description: Eastside Software company is looking to hire a UX designer for information display applications. You'll be looking at data and building a visual prototype. If you know who Stephen Few and Edward Tufte are then this might be the perfect job for you. Commitment: 30 hours a week for the first month and likely dropping to 20 hours for the remainder of the contract. Start:ASAP Duration: 2 months- 5 months Location: Remote but with occasional meetings in Redmond Pay: DOE Skills, Responsibilities & Qualifications: Deep experience in the visual display of quantitative information Very familiar with how information consumer personas alter visual presentation requirements Considerable experience designing Business Intelligence interfacing Experience designing application interfacing, mobile apps, websites. Design experience around personas, scenarios, storyboards, design sketching (wireframes) and rapid prototyping Understanding of how a design might be built and what are some of the technical implications for a design – ability to have a good conversation with developer around cost and time estimates for building a design Ability to help with graphic design requirements. For example providing images, icons . Client Description: A leading provider of collaborative predictive analytics solutions that are fully integrated with Microsoft Corp.’s BI platform – which has the largest install base across the business intelligence landscape. We provide Microsoft BI users with easy-to-deploy, enterprise class predictive analytics in the common interfaces of Excel® 2010 and SharePoint®. To Apply or learn more: <a href="http://www.jobmagic.com/job/UX-Designer-600002303-Job-Seattle-WA-9388376.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jobmagic.com/job/UX-Designer-600002303-Job-Seattle-WA-9388376.html</a> Visual Analytics Engineer for NYC Startup http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visual-analytics-engineer-for-nyc-startup#post-2583 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:19:14 +0000 fromano 2583@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi, I work for Collective[i], which is a funded tech startup based in New York City. We are building a multi-tenant, high volume decision support ASP that connects disparate marketing data sources and automates the work associated with analyzing data and sharing knowledge. Our customers are marketing executives who need to be able to extract insights from large, complex data sets quickly and accurately. Right now, we are looking to fill several roles on our analytics team, including roles in visual analytics, analytical application design, analytical engine development, and knowledge management and collaboration. You can read more about us on our website at <a href="http://www.collectivei.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.collectivei.com</a>. To apply, please email your resume to analytics.recruiting [at] collectivei [dot] com. Thanks and good luck! - Francesca P.S. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be a good fit! Local mapping - smaller than county level http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/local-mapping-smaller-than-county-level#post-2582 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:17:16 +0000 vlandham 2582@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ This method goes over using census tract files for web-based visualizing: <a href="http://vallandingham.me/shapefile_to_geojson.html" rel="nofollow">http://vallandingham.me/shapefile_to_geojson.html</a> One application that I used it for was this: <a href="http://vallandingham.me/visualizing_the_racial_divide.html" rel="nofollow">http://vallandingham.me/visualizing_the_racial_divide.html</a> Where to find worldwide sunrise and sunset data set? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/where-to-find-worldwide-sunrise-and-sunset-data-set#post-2581 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:59:30 +0000 ecovrar 2581@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ another place to try is the US Naval Observatory at: <a href="http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php#forma" rel="nofollow">http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php#forma</a> they have an online calculator to compute "rise, set, and transit times for the Sun and Moon; civil twilight beginning and end times; and, lunar phase information" for US and world locations. If you're willing to spend a little money ($30) you can order the software package MICA (Multiyear Interactive Computer Almanac) which will compute many of the quantities tabulated in The Astronomical Almanac, for the 250-year period. 1800-2050. Follow links to software on the left side of the page above. Fathom is looking for visually minded developers http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/fathom-is-looking-for-visually-minded-developers#post-2580 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:09:48 +0000 fathom 2580@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Fathom Information Design is a design and software consultancy that helps clients understand and express complex data through information graphics, interactive tools, and software for installations, the web, and mobile devices. We’re looking to expand our Boston-based team with two developers. We always love to hear from people with a background in programming/computational design and interest in building the kind of work you see on <a href="http://fathom.info" rel="nofollow">http://fathom.info</a> and <a href="http://fathom.info/latest" rel="nofollow">http://fathom.info/latest</a>. But more specifically, right now we’d like to round out our JavaScript and C++ skills with one junior and one senior developer. In addition to the projects featured on our website, we work on a diverse set of applications for mobile devices as well as installations and visualization tools. We'd be excited to hear from developers with a demonstrable visual interest — people who like to build things, make discoveries, and communicate those findings to others. We take care to keep our team small and our days interesting. We roam around in an open studio in Boston’s Beacon Hill, where we try to preserve a fun environment that balances client projects with our personal interests. We not only use Processing (<a href="http://processing.org" rel="nofollow">http://processing.org</a>) for many of our projects, but our studio is also home base for much of the development of the Processing software. Apply with your résumé, cover letter, and links to pertinent work at <a href="mailto:inquire@fathom.info" rel="nofollow">inquire@fathom.info</a>. Visualizing heterogeneity across disease subgroups and population subsets http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visualizing-heterogeneity-across-disease-subgroups-and-population-subsets#post-2579 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:16:19 +0000 Zeph 2579@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I have a data visualization problem. I have risk-factor data about two disease subgroups in two different populations. I am analysing the data to answer two questions a) Given the population subset, is the risk factor profile different across the disease subgroup? and b) Given the disease subgroup, is the risk profile different across the population subset? How would I visualize the results of this analyses. I have Heterogeneity (yes/no) summaries to each question. The result look somewhat like this: Disease--------------Population Subgroup-----Subset A--------Subset B ----------------------------------------- A vs B--------Yes-----------No-----------Risk factor 1 ----------------------------------------- A vs B--------Yes-----------Yes----------Risk factor 2 ----------------------------------------- Population--------Disease Subgroup Subset--------Subgroup A--------Subgroup B ----------------------------------------- A vs B--------Yes-----------No-----------Risk factor 1 ----------------------------------------- A vs B--------Yes-----------No-----------Risk factor 1 ----------------------------------------- Would my best bet be a stitched table? Or do I have other options for visualizing this information together? I think the main objective behind the visualization is to immediately be able to tell if the heterogeneity is disease level or population level or both. Any ideas would be most welcome.