2025 Soybean Breeders' Workshop

Workshop Details

February 17 - 19, 2025

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac

1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

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From Data to Insight: Effective Visualization Techniques in Science

Dr. Corey Hirsch, Associate Professor from University of Minneasota will be teaching a data visualation workshop.

This interactive workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to data visualization techniques specifically tailored for plant breeding and biological research. Open to participants of all skill levels, the workshop will delve into key principles for creating clear, effective, and reproducible visualizations that enhance scientific communication. Participants will learn how to select the most appropriate types of visualizations for various data sets, design compelling figures, and adapt visual content for different platforms, including manuscripts, conference posters, and presentations.

A core feature of the workshop is hands-on practice with R and R Markdown, allowing attendees to build practical skills in data analysis and visualization. The workshop will emphasize reproducibility, ensuring that participants can confidently apply best practices to their own research. Real-world examples from plant breeding and biological sciences will help illustrate these concepts, enabling participants to directly relate the material to their own work.

Whether you are presenting data to colleagues, publishing in a journal, or creating a public-facing poster, this workshop will provide essential tools for making data-driven insights more accessible and impactful. By the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to visualize complex data in ways that effectively communicate scientific discoveries.