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🎉 Celebrating Women's Day: Florence Nightingale's Data Revolution 🎉 Florence Nightingale, the "Lady with the Lamp," didn't just revolutionize nursing during the Crimean War. She also transformed the way we visualize data, igniting a data revolution that continues to shape the world today. ⚡️The Problem: During the Crimean War, countless soldiers died from preventable diseases due to poor sanitation. ⚡️Nightingale's Solution: - Data & Storytelling: Recognizing limitations of text-based reports, Nightingale used data visualization to showcase the devastating impact of unsanitary conditions. - Engaging Charts: She created innovative charts, like the now-famous "coxcomb" diagram, to make data accessible and highlight the urgency of reform. ⚡️The Impact: Nightingale's data visualizations not only secured Queen Victoria's support but also influenced public opinion and policy changes, leading to improved sanitation and a dramatic decline in soldier mortality. Her work laid the groundwork for modern data visualization, paving the way for women in data science and storytelling. Nightingale's legacy is a reminder of the power of data visualization in solving complex problems and the vital role women play in STEM fields. #womensday2024 #womenindata #DataScience #WomenInSTEM

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Rohan Naidu

🕵️♂️ Seeking 'Stories in Data' and 'Data in Stories'

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