Susan E. McGregor

Who is Susan E. McGregor?

Susan McGregor is Assistant Professor of Journalism at Columbia University. She was the Senior Programmer on the News Graphics team at the Wall Street Journal Online for four years before leaving to join the Tow Center for Digital Journalism in 2011. In her role at WSJ.com, she developed hundreds of interactive graphics and data applications, including site-wide coverage of the 2008 elections and the platform for 2010’s award-winning series “What They Know.” An expert developer in multiple languages, Susan specializes in areas of data journalism and information visualization. At the Tow Center, her particular interests include education, data standards, and the impact of mobile devices on the practice of journalism worldwide. She has previously taught at CUNY and continues to consult for the Wall Street Journal. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Communication and Technology from NYU and a bachelor’s degree in Interactive Information Design from Harvard University.