November 6, 2025 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Want to turn your data into clear, compelling visuals? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to use Power BI, a powerful tool for building interactive dashboards and charts. Power BI is freely available to McMaster users, making it a great option for coursework, research, and projects.
In this session, participants will learn to:
• Clean and prepare data
• Create impactful visualizations
• Explore accessibility and design best practices
• Build dashboards that tell your data story
No previous experience with Power BI is required! This session is great for anyone looking to build confidence in data visualization and make more informed decisions through clear, accessible design.
Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre's Online Learning Catalogue.
Facilitator Bio: Subhanya (she/her) brings a background of research in data justice, science and technology studies, and environmental humanities. She is currently thinking through participatory data design which allow for visualizations that are empowering for the end user.
Certificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre's certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.
Credit Eligibility: This workshop counts toward credit for students in the Faculty of Science who are enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For any questions, please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.
