Attendees will be equipped with the skills they need to transform raw data into compelling visuals on Microsoft Excel. From mastering fundamental principles to creating interactive dashboards, they will gain hands-on experience in cleaning data for visualization, using formulas to select which data to chart, producing basic visualization, creating advanced charts, and designing interactive dashboards.

Participants should download Microsoft Excel prior to the workshop.

This workshop is part of the Visualizing Data and Presenting Your Research series for those looking for creative and effective ways to communicate their research findings to a wide audience. Workshops focus on the tools for visual communication using maps, images, research posters, podcasts, video, etc. If you need personalized assistance with a data visualization project, consider booking a consultation with one of our librarian-experts. Learn more about our services for digital storytelling and multimedia and working with data.

All sessions are free to GW students, faculty, staff, and alumni. GW has an institutional commitment to ensuring that all of our programs and events are accessible for all individuals. If you require any accommodations to participate in this event, please contact libraryevents@gwu.edu at least 72 business hours (3 business days) prior to the event.

In-person attendance of this workshop is open to anyone whose GWorld allows them to tap into Gelman Library.