Bill Shander’s passion for data visualization is contagious. His knowledge, experience, and insight help all he comes in contact with appreciate data visualization’s potential and realize its value. His presentation to my class this semester was creative, informative, and enjoyable. The students truly valued having access to a practicing, data visualization professional. Bill’s style is relaxed and witty. He offers students a genuine opportunity to expand their knowledge of information design, while exploring through examples, its practical applications.