Science on Tap: The Neuroscience of Vision

The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, will host Science on Tap at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. Tickets are $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/science-on-tap-storytelling-with-data. In our era, understanding the nuances of effective visual storytelling is more crucial than ever. Well-designed graphs can illuminate complex data while poor design choices can distort the truth behind the numbers. Jackie Wirz is a biochemist by training and a nonprofit executive by profession. After 15 years of bad graphics as a research scientist, she educated herself on what goes into a great visualization. Steven Bedrick is an Associate Professor at Oregon Health and Science University where his research focuses on the intersection of natural language processing and healthcare.