Congratulations to MS-GIST student Travis Zalesky who was the first place winner for the 2024 Data Visualization Challenge sponsored by the University Libraries’ Data Cooperative and CATalyst Studios. Travis won in the Graduate/Professional student category with their map titled The Olympic States of America.

From Travis:

“I love data visualizations. The combination of science and design inspires me, and I strive to make simple and informative graphics,” said Zalesky. 

“I was excited when I learned of the University Libraries Data Visualization Challenge, and I wanted to use the skills from my Geographic Information Systems Technology classes to come up with something fun and interesting to a broad audience. I used this project as motivation to learn how to efficiently scrape large datasets off the web, and to practice my cartography techniques. I am thrilled that my submission was chosen, and I would like to thank my professors in the School of Geography, Development and Environment.” 

- https://lib.arizona.edu/about/news/2024-data-visualization-challenge-winners-announced