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FlowingData Forums » Tag: data - Recent Posts http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:08:43 +0000 Parsons Journal for Information Mapping Opportunity http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/parsons-journal-for-information-mapping-opportunity#post-2499 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:46:55 +0000 Katie4PJIM 2499@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ PJIM: Call for Submissions Abstracts due: February 13th, 2012 Full submissions due: March 19th 2012 The Parsons Journal for Information Mapping (PJIM) is calling for papers and projects for publication in the Spring Issue – The 2nd 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> Analytical Application Design & Visualization - NYC Startup http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/analytical-application-design-visualization-nyc-startup#post-2492 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:31:52 +0000 fromano 2492@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Analytical Application Design & Visualization Team Leader for NYC Tech Startup Cross Commerce Media operates Collective[i], a cloud-based analytics platform that unifies a company’s marketing data from disparate sources so that marketers can access and analyze data in near real time and in a single place. Unlike dashboards that merely aggregate data, Collective[i] standardizes data from existing analytics tools, making it possible to create custom analyses that integrate multiple sources. Collective[i] also enables real-time collaboration to share, study and act on the team’s collective intelligence. Right now, we are looking for an analytical application design and visualization engineer who will lead the development of analytical applications for a multi-tenant, high-volume decision support ASP. Because the company is still so young, we all have a huge impact on the development of Collective[i]'s incredible technology. Our ideal candidates will be passionate, motivated, and innovative, and will be interested in working in a team environment. To apply, please send your resume to <a href="mailto:analytics.recruiting@collectivei.com" rel="nofollow">analytics.recruiting@collectivei.com</a>. For more information about our company and the positions we currently have available, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.collectivei.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.collectivei.com</a>. Thanks and good luck! Data Visualization for short documentary http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-for-short-documentary#post-2464 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:42:09 +0000 jcarrithers 2464@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Greetings, I'm working with the sociology department at Rice University on a short film about Dr. Stephen Klineberg's work studying the city of Houston for 30 years with the Houston Area Survey. A huge part of this film will be illustrating his data. Some examples are : 1. Immigration patterns in the US since 1880 2. The changing population of Houston to a minority majority city (70% under age 30 non-anglo, 70% over 60 are anglo). 3. Educational attainment by race 4. Changing attitudes towards urban living. We are looking for a freelance visualization artist that can create animated visualization of his data to be included in this film. The clips will need to be rendered at 1920X1080 preferably and some may require timing to a voice over. There will be about 10-12 clips that will range from 12-40 seconds. If you are interested please contact me at j o h n at j o h n c a r r i t h e r s d o t c o m with your rates (hourly or daily) and links to your portfolio. Here is an example of a teaser we made of the piece to create interest in the project by funders. <a href="http://www.johncarrithers.com./processing-klinberg/" rel="nofollow">http://www.johncarrithers.com./processing-klinberg/</a> Thanks, John Where to find worldwide sunrise and sunset data set? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/where-to-find-worldwide-sunrise-and-sunset-data-set#post-2460 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:36:00 +0000 nathany 2460@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Weather Underground has that info, but you'll have to do some scraping. Where to find worldwide sunrise and sunset data set? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/where-to-find-worldwide-sunrise-and-sunset-data-set#post-2459 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:22:54 +0000 patrickberkeley 2459@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi, does anyone know where I could find an open data set containing worldwide sunrise and sunset times? Thanks, Patrick Data Visualization Engineer San Mateo, California http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-engineer-san-mateo-california#post-2396 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:04:40 +0000 lbasak 2396@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Datameer is looking for a Data Visualization Engineer for our office in San Mateo. We are a well-funded start-up in search of dynamic individuals to join our team. Datameer specializes in the analysis of large volumes of data for business users of Apache Hadoop. Our product, Datameer Analytics Solution (DAS), is a Business Intelligence platform for Hadoop and includes data source integration, an analytics engine with a spreadsheet interface designed for business users with over 180 analytic functions and visualization including reports, charts and dashboards. Position Overview: • Research and develop next-generation visualizations for visual data mining and dashboarding • Integrate data visualizations in Datameer software • Create a user experience based on usability and efficiency • Promote open web technologies • Collaborate with other engineers to enhance the visual analytics and the information visualization capabilities of DAS. • Create new types of visualizations specific to big data exploration tasks • Perform usability testing using low and high fidelity functional prototypes Experience and Requirements: • MS or PhD in information or data visualization, or at least 4 years of experience developing standard compliant user interface and at least 4 years of experience in data visualization • Coursework or practical experience specific to user experience in BI, big data visualization and interface usability • Expert in interaction design and graphics in Javascript (including D3, Jquery and YUI) and HTML5 (including SVG and CSS3) • Experience in Java is required and knowledge of MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spring and Hibernate a plus • Must be able to independently design, develop and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex applications. • Expert level in standard compliant Javascript and HTML5, particularly D3 and SVG • Experienced in , graphic design for wireframing, low and high level prototypes and usability testing We offer a focused, driven culture and a collegial working environment. If you are excited about helping Datameer lead the big data revolution, we would like to talk to you and encourage you to apply. Please send resumes to: <a href="mailto:lbasak@datameer.com" rel="nofollow">lbasak@datameer.com</a> Data Visualization Engineer with Datameer! http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-engineer-with-datameer-1#post-2382 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:38:34 +0000 lbasak 2382@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Data Visualization Engineer Datameer specializes in the analysis of large volumes of data for business users of Apache Hadoop. Our product, Datameer Analytics Solution (DAS), is a Business Intelligence platform for Hadoop and includes data source integration, an analytics engine with a spreadsheet interface designed for business users with over 180 analytic functions and visualization including reports, charts and dashboards. Job Description: • Research and develop next-generation visualizations for visual data mining and dashboarding • Integrate data visualizations in Datameer software • Create a user experience based on usability and efficiency • Promote open web technologies • Collaborate with other engineers to enhance the visual analytics and the information visualization capabilities of DAS. • Create new types of visualizations specific to big data exploration tasks • Perform usability testing using low and high fidelity functional prototypes Job Skills: • MS or PhD in information or data visualization, or at least 4 years of experience developing standard compliant user interface and at least 4 years of experience in data visualization • Coursework or practical experience specific to user experience in BI, big data visualization and interface usability • Expert in interaction design and graphics in Javascript (including D3, Jquery and YUI) and HTML5 (including SVG and CSS3) • Experience in Java is required and knowledge of MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spring and Hibernate a plus • Must be able to independently design, develop and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex applications. Tool Skills: Expert level in standard compliant Javascript and HTML5, particularly D3 and SVG. Experienced in Java. Experienced in graphic design for wireframing, low and high level prototypes and usability testing Please reach out to <a href="mailto:lbasak@datameer.com" rel="nofollow">lbasak@datameer.com</a>. I look forward to hearing from you! Sunburst Charts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sunburst-charts#post-2379 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:01:21 +0000 mikev 2379@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ This might help: <a href="http://www.excelcharts.com/blog/the-consultants-chart-revisited/" rel="nofollow">http://www.excelcharts.com/blog/the-consultants-chart-revisited/</a> Sunburst Charts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sunburst-charts#post-2377 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:25:52 +0000 Moony 2377@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Thanks. I have found similar APIs, but i'm after something that is simpler to use as I intend to roll this visualisation technique out to non-technical people if it works for my intended purpose. Perhaps spreadsheet type application isnt really what i'm looking for. A closer fit would be something like a mind mapping software (like freemind), which allows users to build up layers of information using nodes. A freemind mindmap - in a sunburst chart format (or radial tree format) is the kind of thing i'm looking for. Sunburst Charts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sunburst-charts#post-2376 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:04:25 +0000 kfor 2376@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I don't know of any spreadsheet type applications that'll do this for you, but the d3 javascript library has a layout that makes them pretty simple to create: <a href="http://mbostock.github.com/d3/ex/sunburst.html" rel="nofollow">http://mbostock.github.com/d3/ex/sunburst.html</a> Sunburst Charts http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sunburst-charts#post-2374 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:13:46 +0000 Moony 2374@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I'm new here - so hi :o) I am working on a project that involves generating hierachial data to 3 sub levels. I am looking at different ways of visualising this information in a pleasing way and on my searches round the web came across Sunburst charts (otherwise known as hierachial pie/donut charts, or space filled radial tree charts). Here are a couple of examples of what i'm trying to generate: <a href="http://shiftcontrol.dk/uploads/57/2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://shiftcontrol.dk/uploads/57/2.jpg</a> There seem to be plenty of applications that use such charts to display data - mostly harddrive use monitors, but I am having difficulty finding any spreadsheet type applications where you can build one up from an arbitrary set of data. Can anyone help. Agile Analytics Developer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/agile-analytics-developer#post-2356 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:57:33 +0000 casecommons 2356@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ We are looking for an outstanding Analytics Developer who is excited to have his/her contributions play out on a huge stage. You would play a big part in transforming public sector human services by helping us take our Casebook™ case management system from pilot to platform, enabling case workers to use modern social networking technologies to track cases better, see the connections among the various people and agencies involved cases, be more effective and efficient, and improve the quality of life for families and children. As an Analytics developer, you would focus on helping frontline teams, agency executives and researchers interact with and visualize data to understand what works, improve human services practice and make decisions based on evidence. As a founding member of an internal development team, you will help lead the movement to apply web 2.0, social media and analytics technologies to solving human services problems. Beyond working with the dedicated Case Commons staff, you will partner and pair with one of the best (the best?) rails development companies around to develop Casebook.™ Job Description • Title: Analytics Developer, reporting to the Director of Engineering, reporting operationally to the Director of Analytics & Research • Developing Analytics applications, including performance dashboards and tools for exploratory data analysis and visualization • Developing Ruby on Rails applications • Test Driven Development • Pair Programming • Aggressive Refactoring • Work in partnership with Pivotal Labs • Work in partnership with IDEO • Potential work-related travel Requirements • A passion for Analytics – for helping users tell the story behind the data and tell the story with data • Serious about Rails development OR never worked with Ruby but believe there is no other way to code but TDD, pairing and aggressive refactoring • Development experience with the following a plus: – Java, Java EE – Open source Business intelligence suites, such as Pentaho – Statistics packages, such as R, and data visualization libraries – Data transformation and data modeling for Analytics applications • Solid grounding in statistical concepts and techniques for making sense of data • Exposure to and interest in 'noSQL' architectures and predictive methods • >1 years of development experience • Great communication skills • Ability to: – Work productively and solve problems with an in-office and remote team of mixed backgrounds – Thrive in a fun and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment email: <a href="mailto:casecommons@casecommons.org" rel="nofollow">casecommons@casecommons.org</a> World map choropleth? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-map-choropleth#post-2348 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:11:30 +0000 McConnell 2348@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Wow, guess I just overlooked the country codes in that second map. Thanks for the advice, guys. And don't worry Nathan! The book is on it's way :D World map choropleth? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-map-choropleth#post-2347 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:55:58 +0000 nathany 2347@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Or you could grab a copy of the FlowingData book :) World map choropleth? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-map-choropleth#post-2346 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:33:24 +0000 tyson 2346@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Seems like that map you are trying to use doesn't have any geographic information associated with it. The paths all have an id, but that's probably just order of creation or something. The second one you posted is actually the same map used in Nathan's book to show how the same technique is used for a world map. Using that map just involves lining up the country codes used in the svg to whatever data you are using. World map choropleth? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-map-choropleth#post-2345 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:40:37 +0000 harald 2345@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ For a combined 2D/3D solution, you may store data in KML <a href="http://thematicmapping.org/api/prism.php" rel="nofollow">http://thematicmapping.org/api/prism.php</a> World map choropleth? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/world-map-choropleth#post-2343 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:45:11 +0000 McConnell 2343@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hey guys, I've recently been working on a project that requires a world map choropleth. I read Nathan's post on creating a US County Thematic map (<a href="http://flowingdata.com/2009/11/12/how-to-make-a-us-county-thematic-map-using-free-tools/)" rel="nofollow">http://flowingdata.com/2009/11/12/how-to-make-a-us-county-thematic-map-using-free-tools/)</a>, which is extremely thorough. However, I can't seem to figure out how the path ids are setup in the world map I want to use. Seems like they aren't organized by FIPS codes... Here's the map I'm using: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:World_map_-_low_resolution.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:World_map_-_low_resolution.svg</a> I wouldn't mind using this one as an alternative: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlankMap-World6-Equirectangular.svg" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlankMap-World6-Equirectangular.svg</a> Perhaps someone could shed some light on this! Thanks. Note: I'm familiar with this project <a href="http://gsl-nagoya-u.net/appendix/software/worldmap/" rel="nofollow">http://gsl-nagoya-u.net/appendix/software/worldmap/</a> but I would prefer to use a different map than the one they provide. Developer Contest with Infochimps data http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/developer-contest-with-infochimps-data#post-2250 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:38:58 +0000 nathany 2250@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Build a quick app with Infochimps data and win the Tufte books: <a href="http://blog.infochimps.com/2011/07/04/new-developer-contest-twilio-infochimps/" rel="nofollow">http://blog.infochimps.com/2011/07/04/new-developer-contest-twilio-infochimps/</a> Visual.ly looking for data analyst http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/visually-looking-for-data-analyts#post-2200 Wed, 11 May 2011 09:17:35 +0000 byJess 2200@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi I'm Jess Bachman, CReative Director of Visual.ly, an SF based start up. We are not open to the public yet for for a brief and not-too-informative video of our goals, see here <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiVKfNeRbPQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiVKfNeRbPQ</a> We are looking for a data analyst. If interested please contact me <a href="mailto:jess@visual.ly" rel="nofollow">jess@visual.ly</a> Responsibilities: • Apply strong analytical and quantitative skills to combine and analyze various sets of data including but not limited to: economic spending, spending, equity and debt trending, public & private, jobs, etc. Social: social networking, communication, etc. and Geographic: mapping, populations, etc. • As the organization bridge the technical staff with the editorial and designer staff • Research the external environment and identify opportunities from all sources: Search for outside, hot topics in the news. • Exercise judgment, keeping in mind Visually’s paramount role to help people communicate and understand information accurately and more easily. Qualifications: • BA/BS, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics or related degree. • 3+ years analytical experience, preferably with a marketing perspective. • Strong analytical skills with spreadsheets and databases using SQL queries. Strong data mining and ability to develop complex models. • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. • Proven ability to prospect new opportunities and adapt to incoming requests. • Strong mathematical and analytical skills. • Proficiency in SQL, R (or other statistics pacakages), Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Experience and enjoyment in working in a team environment. • Positive attitude and enthusiasm for driving results. Thanks! Where are the Geeks in Paris ? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/where-are-the-geeks-in-paris#post-2183 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:49:23 +0000 GLadvie 2183@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi Flowing Data people this may interest you ! For its monthly data vizualisation, faberNovel created a tool for the night birds, with this map updated in real time of the trendy places where Geeks hang out in Paris Who would have predicted 15 years ago, that the most trendy places of Paris would host geeks? Passion for technology used to mean social exclusion. Today, Geek is chic, they startup, they tweet and they even throw Angry Birds at pigs without looking lame! Fortunately they have the pleasant habit of geotagging, faberNovel took the opportunity to create an interactive map of hip places in Paris. Updated in real time, it’s they best way to be aware of the nocturnal wandering of Geeks, boys or girls! This map displays the visualization of Foursquare check-ins for a selection of trendy places in Paris The size of the circle is proportional to the number of people who checked in in each location. Colors distinguish the places where women outnumber men (pink), the places were men are in majority (blue) and tie (purple) The website : <a href="http://visu.fabernovel.com/foursquare/en/" rel="nofollow">http://visu.fabernovel.com/foursquare/en/</a> Regards Guillaume