Welcome to the seventy first ever issue of Monday Morning Data Science from the Fred Hutch Data Science Laboratory. We are excited to show you what we have been working on (Fresh from the Lab), plus links that we think you would be interested in (Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar). Part of the purpose of this newsletter is to start conversations, so if you have a question or there is something you would like to share with us please let us know by responding directly to this email.
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[Article: The Design Philosophy of Great Tables] This article by Rich Iannone and Michael Chow explores the evolution and significance of tables in presenting information. It discusses tables' journey from simple grids to sophisticated data presentation tools, highlighting the mid-20th century as a peak in design. The authors emphasize the challenges of creating effective tables in the digital age and introduce Great Tables, a tool designed to combine historical design principles with modern functionality, enabling the creation of aesthetically pleasing and informative tables in Python. For a detailed exploration, click the article above.
[Report: Employment and Wages in the Path of the April 8 Solar Eclipse] This report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses employment and wages in U.S. counties within the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. It covers 389 counties from Texas to Maine, including notable ones like Dallas and Tarrant in Texas, and Franklin in Ohio. As of September 2023, these areas had 18.3 million jobs across 1.1 million establishments. The report provides detailed employment figures, the number of establishments, and average weekly wages for each listed county.
[Article: Airbnb Eclipse Bookings Illustrate the Path of Totality] Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Airbnb and Vrbo listings in the path of totality are almost fully booked, illustrating a significant increase in demand in these areas. Analysis by AirDNA shows a clear pattern of higher booking rates in cities along the eclipse's path, from Texas to Maine, with an expected influx of millions of travelers. The study, utilizing data from over 10 million listings and ensuring no duplication between Airbnb and Vrbo, highlights the extensive planning by visitors for this celestial event.
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