mastodon 4.7.3I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Psychology at Northeastern University and a member of the Data Visualization Lab @Khoury.
Just released a new video on my YouTube channel about impostor syndrome—something I've struggled with throughout my career. Hope this perspective can be helpful to others in academia! ❤️🩹🎓#Academia #ImpostorSyndrome #PhDLife https://youtu.be/7Fb76s8kaxA?si=YDmQkHsRYyo9oElU
Do you use Probability Density Function (PDF) plots to show your results?
Discover how compressing PDFs impacts data interpretation in research!
Racquel Fygenson reveals surprising insights from our study on plot scaling. 📈
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsD1RIIjCo&ab_channel=Dr.LacePadilla
Paper: https://vis.khoury.northeastern.edu/pubs/Fygenson2024ImpactVerticalScaling/
I just posted what I thought was the final video in my series on thriving in academia, but the response has been incredible! 🎓 Your feedback has inspired me, and I decided to keep going🙏!
Check out my latest 🎥 on handling rejection in academia https://youtu.be/6S1G1oMMPyA #phdlife
Recording this video was tough, but the conversation is so important. I share my candid experiences and insights on thriving as a woman in academia.
Hoping it fosters more discussion and community. https://youtu.be/jzgJrXsL4SU
#WomenInSTEM #Academia
🚀 Excited to join Dr. Judy Fan, Chris Potts, and Elisa Kreiss on an NSF project to enhance #DataVisualization literacy in #STEM education! We’re tackling the fragmented landscape of current assessments by developing reliable, comprehensive tools that better capture these critical skills.
This work will help educators ensure students are equipped to excel in STEM fields. Looking forward to advancing STEM learning! 🌟📊 #NSF #EDUResearch #DataLiteracy #STEMEducation
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2400471&HistoricalAwards=false
We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Anjana Arunkumar to the Khoury VIS Lab as our new postdoc! 🎉 Anjana is pioneering research on visualization tailored to diverse cultures and languages. Can't wait to see the innovative work she'll bring to the lab! #DataViz https://aarunku5.github.io/
Thrilled to announce that I'm part of a team awarded an #NIH R01 grant, led by Ping Zhang along with Dakuo Wang and Jeffrey Caterino! https://reporter.nih.gov/search/HMgTerlsckaSTEnDa3Tszg/project-details/11063494
We're focused on enhancing early sepsis detection using AI to help physicians make timely, life-saving decisions. I'm excited to contribute to improving the visual communication of uncertainty in the predictions. This work holds great promise for transforming clinical care and supporting physicians on the front lines. #AIinHealthcare
🎓 I started a new professional development miniseries on YouTube, tailored for students applying to #gradschool & those already in academia! 📚 The first 3 episodes are live, offering tips on grad school applications & advice on contacting potential advisors. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Please share with any students who could benefit from professional development support. 🎥 #PhDLife #AcademicAdvice #GradSchoolTips
https://buff.ly/4dTdTJE
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe9dkYfBBHFkJUmqluDocwGuxaZ3y5Zkm&si=UnJ06L4JrTJh2HCA
🎓 Unsure about finding the right PhD advisor? In my latest video, I share practical tips on identifying and connecting with potential PhD advisors. 🎥 #PhDLife #GradSchoolTips #AcademicAdvice
https://buff.ly/3MmpwNI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgIYbrxrDSY&t=2s
📢 Exciting opportunity for aspiring PhD students! Join me at the Khoury Visualization Lab at Khoury College at Northeastern University.
We seek passionate individuals ready to explore and innovate in #datavis, specifically uncertainty communication, cognition, and perception.
Apply now and shape the future of visualization research! 🚀🌟
Email me directly with inquiries: l.padilla@northeastern.edu
Learn more: https://www.lacepadilla.com/open.html
Lab: https://vis.khoury.northeastern.edu/