“…The author, Elizabeth Ferguson Keathley, is a board member of the DAM Foundation and has chaired both the Human Resources and Education committees. …”

“…Here, he takes the bold step of starting where all successful endeavors begin: by planning well, by putting all the moving parts in the right place, by constructing a solid foundation. …”

“…He is known for his pioneering work in the digital humanities while at Stanford, where he was the technical lead for acclaimed works like ORBIS and Kindred Britain. …”

“…We review the role of human cognition in visual analytics; how the brain reacts to inputs of data, stories, and data stories as unique entities; and how we can leverage this power to tell effective data narratives and influence action. …”