DATA STORIES WITH POWER BI: A BEGINNER'S INSIGHT

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The IEEE Reliability Society, in association with Sri Sairam Engineering College, hosted an insightful webinar titled "Data Stories with Power BI: A Beginner’s Insight" as part of IEEE Education Week. The session was conducted on the virtual platform Google Meet and saw participation from students and faculty members across departments.The main session was led by Ms. Soumya S, an active and accomplished student from the third year of the CSBS department. She currently holds the position of Executive Member in the IEEE Reliability Society and has been recognized for her consistent efforts in the field of data analytics and technology leadership. The webinar focused on introducing students to the fundamentals of Power BI, a leading Business Intelligence (BI) tool used for interactive data visualization and storytelling. The session was structured around beginner-friendly concepts, making it highly accessible for participants from various academic backgrounds.

Technical Content & Takeaways

• Introduction to the Power BI Interface
• Explaining the Report View, Report Canvas, and Filter Panes.
• Demonstrating the use of key visual elements like cards, charts, and slicers.
• Dashboard Design Framework
• Defining the purpose of a dashboard.
• Selecting appropriate metrics and visuals.

Feedback

. Participants found the session to be clear and easy to follow, with the majority rating it 5 stars When asked for suggestions, most participants responded with “Nothing” or “All good,” reflecting their satisfaction. There was also notable enthusiasm for future learning, with strong interest expressed in topics like Python, Figma, and data analysis. Additionally, 80% of attendees showed a keen interest in attending a hands-on Power BI workshop, emphasizing the impact and value the session provided.