I'm Yating, a data journalist from Beijing, China. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Psychology from Boston College. Based in NYC, I cover local news with a particular focus on health, arts, and culture through the lens of data and reporting.
Can Women Make Hollywood Blockbusters?
A deep data investigation into the performance of female- and male-directed films
As China’s Demand Fades, U.S. Pork Has Few Places Left to Turn
While swine lean meat finds new markets, offals like pig feet have nowhere to go in the U.S.
Labeling Errors Became Leading Causes of Food Recalls
Food recall has never been this violent with labeling issues leading Class I food recalls, data from the US Food and Drug Administration reveals.
The Silent Crisis of Non-Stem PhD Students
A visual-led story using ggplot to understand the financial hardship of PhD students in Non-traditional science disciplines.
Female X-Men Remain a Legacy For Comic Fans
A data-driven project analyzing the long-standing popularity of Jean Grey, aka the Dark Phoenix in X-Men.
American Consumers Cannot Afford Trump’s Trade Policy any Longer
A dive into how revocation of de minimis exemption affects those who can least afford.
Age at First Marriage Across Countries
An interactive web application to explore gender differences in the age at first marriage across different countries.
How Apple’s Software Strategy Leaves Users Behind
A commentary on Apple's planned obsolescence in the guise of a concern for user privacy.
Harlem Goup Continues to Oppose Columbia’s Expansion
At a community action meeting, West Harlem activists discuss potential actions to stop further development.
Hospital Plans to Close Only Rehab Unit Serving Washington Heights and Inwood
A NewYork-Presbyterian proposal to convert its 16-bed rehabilitation unit to general medical-surgical beds prompts dissent.
‘Saint Omer’ Touches on Motherhood’s Complicated Nature
A movie review on a semi-documentary French production nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards