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Guide 9A Defense Systems

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Data Visualization

We are inundated with data from so many sources, it can be possible to overlook the information our own body is sending us.  Keeping a journal or log of body function can re-focus attention on health parameters and provide a baseline for later comparison.  Consider the things you may want to monitor now and information you may want to have in the future.  

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Behind-the-Scenes

These are called “junk journals” because they are often constructed from old book covers and scrap papers, but they can be quite intricate.  An interesting journal may motivate data collection and production of more elaborate data visualizations.  

A key technique to “fix” breaks in the skin barrier is suturing or “stitching” the skin back together to speed healing.  Suture kits are available for people who want to improve this skill.

If we can do it safely, we get guide intro videos at locations where you may encounter this content in the future. With masks, cleaning wipes, and a social distancing plan, we have been building the course video library.

Location Shots

If we can do it safely, we get guide intro videos at locations where you may encounter this content in the future. With masks, cleaning wipes, and a social distancing plan, we have been building the course video library.
Dolls that represent white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets? Yep, they exist, although we're not sure why :).

Blood Models

Dolls that represent white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets? Yep, they exist, although we’re not sure why :).
Maybe the best thing about working at home has been experiencing the transition from spring to summer. This year we have daisies springing up everywhere.

Spring to Summer

Maybe the best thing about working at home has been experiencing the transition from spring to summer. This year we have daisies springing up everywhere.
This week was gusty, so you may see some of the posters in the videos flapping in the wind.

Battling the Wind

This week was gusty, so you may see some of the posters in the videos flapping in the wind.

Recommended Books

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Learn from the best: Nigel Holmes has had a significant impact on data presentation.

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Any Edward Tufte book is worth having: data takes on a new life.

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Modern updates on data visualization and the conversion of data to knowledge.

Build a Library

Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
 

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