Tribute to Leland Wilkinson

Leland Wilkinson, H2O.ai chief scientist, our brilliant, beloved, and kind friend, colleague, mentor, academic, author, entrepreneur, musician, pioneer, and luminary in data visualization and statistical graphics, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Lake Forest, Ill., following a stroke. His passing is an incredible loss to our community, and we will miss him immeasurably.

Leland's work and writings will be celebrated and live on in the many brilliant collaborations, talks, students, colleagues, and lives he inspired. His impact will …

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