Eli Murray

Eli Murray is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida, specializing in Data Visualization. He is also a graphics editor at the New York Times, where he leverages coding for investigative reporting and data analysis. Prior to joining the New York Times, Murray spent eight years at the Tampa Bay Times as a data-focused investigative reporter.

• Education: Associate degree from Sauk Valley Community College, Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Illinois
• Awards: 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting (with Corey and Rebecca) for the Poisoned series exposing lead smelter hazards in Tampa
• Research Interests: Data-driven storytelling, visual communication of complex information, investigative methodologies, and the intersection of journalism with computational tools