Heidi Boisvert
Data storyteller | Using biological data to drive social change
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Heidi Boisvert explores the powerful intersection of biological data and storytelling to create meaningful social impact. Her work demonstrates how scientific data can be transformed into compelling narratives that drive real-world change.
Drawing from her expertise in both data analysis and communication, Boisvert has developed innovative approaches to making complex biological information accessible and actionable for diverse audiences. Her methods show how storytelling can serve as a bridge between scientific research and social movements, helping translate data-driven insights into stories that inspire action and policy change.
Her TED talk showcases her unique methodology for leveraging biological data as a tool for social transformation, highlighting how the right narrative framework can turn research findings into catalysts for meaningful societal progress.
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How I'm using biological data to tell better stories -- and spark social change
What kinds of stories move us to act? To answer this question, creative technologist Heidi Boisvert is measuring how people's brains and bodies unconsciously respond to different media. She shows how she's using this data to determine the specific narrative ingredients that inspire empathy and justice -- and spark large-scale social change.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED Residency 2019 | 2019 | 🇺🇸New York, United States |
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