Technical Workshop Series
Introduction to Data Visualization using Matplotlib (2nd Offering)
Presenter: Shaghayegh Sadeghi
Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: 4th Floor at 300 Ouellette Avenue (School of Computer Science Advanced Computing Hub)
Abstract:
Matplotlib is a powerful library in Python used for creating static, interactive, and animated visualizations. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of Matplotlib, guiding you through the fundamentals of creating various types of plots, customizing them, and effectively presenting data in a visual format.
Workshop Outline:
- Introduction to Matplotlib and its significance in data analysis.
- Basic plotting functions including line plots, scatter plots, bar charts, histograms, and more.
- Customizing plots with labels, legends, and annotations.
- Working with multiple figures and axes.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Python programming.
Biography:
Shaghayegh Sadeghi is a PhD candidate at the University of Windsor, specializing in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the pharmaceutical field. With a strong interest in graph analysis and text embedding, Shaghayegh's research focuses on leveraging AI techniques to extract valuable insights from pharmaceutical data for drug development and patient care improvement.