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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 2d

Thrilled to be speaking alongside Tammye Nash and Kate Sosin about reporting about, for, and with gender-expansive communities. Come join us today at 11am ET at IRE’s #AccessFest25 !

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Patrick Garvin @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social · 7d

All three of these sessions are going to be good! (And I say that not just because I'm in the last one, but because @stacykess.bsky.social, @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social, @joannaskao.bsky.social, Sam Evans, and Johny Cassidy are all great people who are helping making journalism more accessible.

Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · 9d

Hey all, if you're attending #AccessFest25 from @ire.org next week, I'll be leading two sessions, plus participating in a third panel!

Join @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social and me to learn to make your interviews more accessible! schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

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AccessFest 2025 schedule | October 9-11, 2025 | Online

Welcome to the #AccessFest25 conference schedule!

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 3d

#AccessFest25 starts today! Come join @stacykess.bsky.social and I to chat about making your interviews more accessible today at 11am ET!

Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · 9d

Hey all, if you're attending #AccessFest25 from @ire.org next week, I'll be leading two sessions, plus participating in a third panel!

Join @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social and me to learn to make your interviews more accessible! schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

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AccessFest 2025 schedule | October 9-11, 2025 | Online

Welcome to the #AccessFest25 conference schedule!

schedules.ire.org

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 8d

I wrote this while on my last overnight train of the trip. Read below! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

The final overnight (Chicago, IL to Pittsburgh, PA)

Or, going the distance

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 9d

Some introspective adventures in St. Louis—take a peek! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

Short and sweet (St. Louis, MO to Chicago, IL)

Or, fitting in, standing out, and starting over

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 12d

My stay in Little Rock was short, so this one’s a quick read! Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

A short stay (Little Rock, AR to St. Louis, MO)

Or, learning from people

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Center for News, Technology & Innovation @cnti.bsky.social · 12d

📰 What 70+ journalists said about AI & the future of news

Most are using it only for quick fixes — transcription, OCR, headline tweaks.

Why? Shrinking teams & heavy demands leave little space to think long term.

👉 Full findings from @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social: cnti.org/guest-essay/...

Integrating Emerging Technology in Newsrooms Must Preserve Journalistic Agency

In interviews with more than 70 journalism professionals, Emilia Ruzicka found that daily journalists are being left out of conversations about the future of AI in the field.

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 13d

This dispatch took many forms before I finally sent it out. See what I settled on after hours of contemplation on the train! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

All in a day’s thought (Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR)

Or, contemplating legacies

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 15d

I’m still thinking about everything I experienced in Tucson. Here’s a debrief of what has stuck with me so far! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

All day and all night (Tucson, AZ to Austin, TX)

Or, when the train gives me time to think

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 18d

Chatting with the authors of Dashboards That Deliver gave me some incredible insights into their teamwork and attitude towards writing. Check it out!

Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 19d

📊 The new book Dashboards That Deliver releases today. For authors Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler, this is the culmination of countless hard work.

@emiliaruzicka.bsky.social sat down with the authors to hear about their process.

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Behind the Scenes: Dashboards That Deliver, Nightingale

Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler have a new book coming out on September 23, 2025—Dashboards That Deliver: How to...

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 20d

It was an absolute blast reviewing Dashboards That Deliver! Anyone who does #dataviz should go check it out! @datavizsociety.bsky.social

Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 20d

📊 The new book Dashboards That Deliver is a tour de force of data visualization and project management expertise.

Emilia Ruzicka reviews how the authors lay bare their expertise and process for everyone to benefit from their decades of experience.

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Review: Dashboards That Deliver, Nightingale

Dashboards That Deliver: How to Design, Develop, and Deploy Dashboards That Work, the upcoming book by Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and...

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 20d

New newsletter from late last night! Check out my LA adventures! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

Just another night (Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ)

Or, when it rains, it pours

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 23d

I had the pleasure of writing an article about journalism’s relationship with AI and what’s at stake as journalists continue to integrate emerging technologies for @cnti.bsky.social Give it a read! cnti.org/guest-essay/...

Integrating Emerging Technology in Newsrooms Must Preserve Journalistic Agency

In interviews with more than 70 journalism professionals, Emilia Ruzicka found that daily journalists are being left out of conversations about the future of AI in the field.

cnti.org

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 24d

Spending all day on the train to LA has left me tons of time to think. This one is a bit heavy, but addresses issues that are more than worth the effort. open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

From the mountains to the ocean (Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA)

Or, reflecting on lost stories

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 26d

Headed on my first overnight train ride! Here’s a newsletter before I go to bed! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

Through the Night (Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA)

Or, finding balance with friends

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · 29d

Late last night (or early this morning, depending on your time zone), I posted about the next leg of my journey! Check it out to see what I learned in Seattle! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

Trains all the way down (Seattle, WA to Portland, OR)

Or, what happens when I'm left to my own devices

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Sep 9

Made it to Seattle and wrote a bit about Baltimore! The title has a double meaning, can you figure out what it is? open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

The fastest travel (Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA)

Or, how much can happen in twelve hours?

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m in a new place already, so here’s another newsletter! Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

A quick hop (Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, MD)

Or, when being overwhelmed is actually a good thing

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Sep 6

Personal update: I’m going on a cross-country train trip and would love to take you with me! I’ll be updating and reflecting via Substack. The first post is up, so go check it out! open.substack.com/pub/eruzicka...

Embarking (Richmond, VA to Washington, D.C.)

Or, why the heck would you cross the U.S. by train?

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Jul 9

I’m on my way to @srccon.bsky.social! Be sure to say hi if you’ll be there too!

P.S.—my research on technology use in news is ongoing through the summer. If you’re a journalist willing to talk about your process in a 30-60 minute, confidential interview, sign up below! calendly.com/go2emiliaruz...

30 Minute Interview - Emilia Ruzicka

Thank you for supporting a research study (UVA IRB-SBS # 6522) on technology and journalism!You are signing up to be interviewed by Dr. Mona Sloane or Mx. Emilia Ruzicka. You will be asked about the p...

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thanks, Joe!

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Jun 2

In the meantime, I’ll be working on a few freelance pieces and am available for additional projects. I’d also love to catch up with folks now that my schedule is more flexible. DM me or send an email to [email protected]—let’s chat! 3/3

Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Jun 2

I’m currently on the hunt for post-grad employment, so if you or any of your friends are hiring, please reach out! I specialize in data and investigative journalism, complex data visualization, and social science research. 2/3

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Emilia Ruzicka @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social · Jun 2

Last month, I graduated with an MA in media, culture, and technology from University of Virginia! I’m so grateful for the time I’ve spent here and the people who have supported me through the process. 1/3

Emilia Ruzicka in a blue shirt, multicolored star pants, and a Master’s hood holding a graduation cap and smiling, standing on the steps of the Rotunda at University of Virginia

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Eli Holder @elibryan.bsky.social · Mar 11

Speaking at Outlier 📊 was an absolute blast! @datavizsociety.bsky.social put on a great show.

10/10 would recommend! You've got until Saturday to apply for Outlier 2025 in Miami!

In case you need inspiration for your own talk, these were some of my favorites from last year... 🧵🧵🧵

Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Mar 11

Put yourself out there at Outlier as our 2025 speaker—you can join us virtually or in Miami, Florida.

Bonus: you also get to take fun pictures with other awesome #dataviz enthusiasts!

Apply by March 15: buff.ly/sZQDE34

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