This virtual workshop introduces participants to the basics of creating clear and effective data visualizations in Stata. Through demonstrations, example code, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to prepare data for visualization, create and customize common figures (including bar graphs, scatterplots, and other commonly used visualizations), and communicate findings through well-designed figures. The workshop will use Stata to demonstrate visualization techniques, but the principles for choosing, preparing, and effectively presenting visualizations are applicable across other statistical programs. This workshop is intended for students, researchers, and anyone who works with data and wants to improve their ability to present results visually. Basic familiarity with Stata is encouraged, but not required.

Join the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council for Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the U.S. This panel discussion brings together election and democracy experts to examine the challenges facing American elections and explore practical pathways for strengthening democratic participation and public trust.