Visualize Science

A well-crafted manuscript or engaging presentation can only achieve so much on its own. Effective visuals can expand the reach of your scientific story by articulating problems, capturing methodology, summarizing results, and demonstrating the larger impact of your work. Explore the resources below to learn best practices in graphic design and data visualization. In addition, discover practical tools to help you maximize your audience’s understanding through visual media.

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The resources below teach best practices for creating and consuming visual media in science.  Explore each module to learn how to design and build your own visuals through a variety of mediums.

Data Visualization

Best practices for creating and consuming data visualizations

 

Posters

Learn how to structure and build a strong poster

Slides

Effective strategies for crafting and assessing slides

Design Tools

Resources to improve your use of images, diagrams and color

   

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