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When: June 2-5, 2025

Where: Ohio State University

The Summer Program in Population Health provides professional development courses focused on engaging those who work in governmental public health, health care administration and practice, social work, mental and behavioral health, community health, and others invested in improving health and reducing disparities.

June 2-3, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Data Visualization Foundations for Public Health: From Static Charts to Interactive Dashboards

Course Instructor: Liz Whelan-Jackson, Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center

Effective data visualization is essential for communicating public health insights. This hands-on, two-day workshop introduces foundational principles of data visualization, covering design best practices, chart selection, storytelling techniques, and accessibility considerations. Participants will gain experience with R (ggplot2 and ggmap) for developing static charts and maps, and Tableau for developing interactive dashboards. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and group activities, attendees will develop the skills needed to create clear, impactful, and actionable visualizations for diverse public health audiences.