Abstract: Feminist theories are not uncommon in visualization research. Feminism have guided discussions about the principles of design, ethical considerations when using data, and guidelines for considering the impact of visualizations. Derya's research builds on extant work at the intersection of feminism and visualization by engaging with feminist theories to further trouble common assumptions within visualization research. During this talk, she will discuss her recent work, threading together three projects at this intersection: feminist ethics of care as a lens to understand researcher responsibility during collaborations; a situated materialist perspective on data and knowledge; and performance art as protest against chart junk. Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9419-3402Link opens in a new window 

Bio: Derya Akbaba is a PhD student in the Department of Science & TechnologyLink opens in a new window at Linköping UniversityLink opens in a new window supported through the WASPLink opens in a new window program. In her research, she applies feminist theories to visualization research methods and practices, exploring how power and privilege shape the foundational assumptions of visualization research. She obtained her bachelors degree in industrial and labor relations, with minors in economics and cognitive science at Cornell UniversityLink opens in a new window, and received a masters degree in computer science from the University of UtahLink opens in a new window. Between her bachelors and masters degree, she worked at a small start-up in NYC where she developed the theoretical foundations of a novel class of information system, while running the data visualization and design team. Personal website: https://gotdairyya.github.io/Link opens in a new window