R for the Rest of Us Podcast Episode 23: Terence Teo

In this episode, I chat with Terence Teo, Professor at Seton Hall University and expert in creating stunning 3D maps using the {rayshader} package in R. Terence discusses his journey into data visualization, specifically his use of R and the RayShader package to create mesmerizing 3D maps. Terence shares insights from his academic background in political science, his creative process for making maps, and how he balances artistic flair with technical rigor. The discussion dives into geospatial data, the intricacies of the {rayshader} and {rayrender} packages, and the value of experimentation in visual storytelling.

Watch the conversation on YouTube.

Important resources mentioned:

• River Basins of the Iberian Peninsula: https://bsky.app/profile/tterence.bsky.social/post/3kdbsv4bbc32k

• GitHub repo of code used

Connect with Terence on:  

• X: @researchremora

• Bluesky: @tterence.bsky.social‬

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