ABOUT ME

I’m Zane Wolf, a data visualization designer, science communicator, and educator with a passion for transforming complex data into meaningful insights. As the current graphics intern for Scientific American, I help bring data and insights to articles by creating or re-imaging visualizations that help tell our science stories.

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It was during graduate school that I discovered my love for teaching, sharing what I've learned with others. This can be seen through my science communication background in Science in the News, my work as a Media & Design Fellow for the Bok Institute for Teaching and Learning, my experience as a teaching fellow for eight courses during graduate school, and my instant infatuation with data visualization, which is everything I loved about research without having to commit to a singular topic.

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I currently serve as the Programs Director for the Data Visualization Society, a non-profit organization centered around building a community and providing support and opportunities for any and all data viz practitioners. In this role, I oversee a number of vital initiatives including the Mentorship Program, the State of the Industry Survey, and the Information Is Beautiful (IIB) Awards, among others. 

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As the former Early Career Director, I established a calendar of recurring monthly events designed to provide early career folks with multiple opportunities to network with each other and learn from more experienced practitioners while furthering their own journeys. I also helped organized Outlier 2024, where my roles included reviewing applications and selecting speakers, overseeing the attendee and speaker experience, and hosting an early career unconference panel.

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Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring the world through rock climbing, snowboarding, and photographing wildlife—always seeking new perspectives both in nature and in my work.