2014 CGT Postcard Infovis 10/23/2014 v1

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DO WHAT YOU LOVE AT PURDUE “A picture is worth a thousand words” – Information visualization (Infovis) focuses on using computer based visualization and interaction techniques to help people see, explore, and understand large amount of information. Through converting data into interactive graphics, Infovis improves our ability to communicate succinctly, effectively, and with the right context on a timely basis in the big data era. Infovis has been increasingly applied as a critical component in board areas including scientific research, digital libraries, data mining, financial analysis, market studies, manufacturing production, and medical and health. “the real stars at many companies are already ‘hybrid employees’, who can use data to make better decisions in their current jobs and who can translate the figures into graphics other people can get excited about.” – Fortune.com (May 02, 2014) Fun and Useful - Interdisciplinary study that combines art and design, psychology, computer science, and technology. Theory and Practice - Improve your career prospects with real-world research projects that allow you to work alongside faculty and for external clients Breath and Depth - Get your MS or PhD and become a researcher, professor or leader in your field of expertise FIND OUT MORE Department of Computer Graphics Technology tech.purdue.edu/CGT An equal access/equal opportunity university Postcard back