The VAST 2013 Mini-Challenge 3 is now open! Download week 1 of the data and get started on your analysis.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Science and Technology Organization (STO) is holding a symposium and workshop on visual analytics at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire in the United Kingdom. They will be held on October 28 - 31, 2013.

VIS 2013 deadline is approaching. Only 9 days left until all paper abstracts are due.

Papers are due May 15 (abstracts on May 8), and more info is at http://www.ldav.org.

Mini-Challenge 2 is now open. This mini-challenge tests your skills in visual design.

VAST Mini-Challenge 1: “Visualize the Boxoffice” for 2013 is now open. This mini-challenge focuses on predictive analytics for movie openings.

For all of you joining us at VisWeek next week in Seattle, this is a cool event. Brought to you by the VA Community and Tableau.
http://seavisatvisweek.eventbrite.com

Felice Frankel's book “Visual Strategies” appears in the September 3rd science section of the NY Times.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the journal Science, invite you to participate in this year's Visualization Challenge. The competition recognizes scientists, engineers, visualization specialists and artists who produce innovative work in visual communication. This year's challenge deadline is Sept 28.

Register now to get the early registration price for VisWeek (www.visweek.org).