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Attendance will be limited to 30 people.
This workshop will provide a beginner-friendly introduction to D3.js., a JavaScript library for manipulating documents based on data using HTML, SVG, & CSS. D3s emphasis on web standards gives you the full capabilities of modern browsers without tying yourself to a proprietary framework, combining powerful visualization components & a data-driven approach to DOM manipulation.
For information about Metis's 6-week professional development course starting on March 5th:
https://www.thisismetis.com/data-visualization-with-d3
What to Know & Bring
We recommend some familiarity with:
* HTML
* CSS
* Javascript
Bring a laptop with charger if you'd like to follow along, but that will not be mandatory.
A++ if you have experience with Web Dev, Design, Data Analysis & GitHub
About the Instructor
Kevin Quealy is a graphics editor at The New York Times & a contributor to The Upshot, the Times' data-centric vertical about policy, politics & everyday life. He has taught journalism & data visualization courses at N.Y.U., the University of California-Berkeley & the City University of New York. Before coming to The New York Times, Kevin served as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.
Kevin has a Master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism & a B.A. in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Before coming to The New York Times, Kevin served as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa. He has a Master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism & a B.A. in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota.
About Metis
Metis (thisismetis.com) accelerates careers in data science by providing full-time immersive bootcamps, evening part-time professional development courses, online resources, & corporate programs based in Seattle, New York, Chicago, & San Francisco.
Brought to you by Kaplan, Metis focuses primarily on Python, machine learning, data visualization, deep learning, big data processing, statistical foundations, & more. Students & alumni of the bootcamp program receive continuous support from our career advisors, empowering them to pursue a successful career in the fast-growing field of data science.
Learn more about us at (https://thisismetis.com (https://thisismetis.com/).
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