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Workshop: GIS for the Rest of Us

Aerial view of The Oval with map markers
August 9, 2018
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Research Commons on the 3rd Floor of OSU's 18th Avenue Library (175 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

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Add to Calendar 2018-08-09 09:00:00 2018-08-09 13:00:00 Workshop: GIS for the Rest of Us Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has revolutionized our ability to visualize and display information connected to locations. Whether you have used Google’s free tools to find aerial photos of your neighborhood, have searched for a friend’s address using the county auditor’s website, or researched the likelihood of your business flooding during a major storm event, GIS tools are at work. This free half-day workshop is designed for:Researchers from All Disciplines New to GISK-12 EducatorsInformal EducatorsMembers of the Non-Profit CommunityCommunity Members Who Want to Learn MoreA team of instructors will provide an overview of GIS and mapping tools from Google, Esri, and Tableau and showcase examples of how GIS can be used for research and education. Breakout sessions will provide training for various levels of experience. Participants are highly encouraged to bring their own devices.  This program is offered through a partnership between the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, and the University Libraries at The Ohio State University.For more information, or to register for the event, go to the event page on the BPCRC website.  Research Commons on the 3rd Floor of OSU's 18th Avenue Library (175 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 Center for Urban and Regional Analysis cura@osu.edu America/New_York public

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has revolutionized our ability to visualize and display information connected to locations. Whether you have used Google’s free tools to find aerial photos of your neighborhood, have searched for a friend’s address using the county auditor’s website, or researched the likelihood of your business flooding during a major storm event, GIS tools are at work. This free half-day workshop is designed for:

  • Researchers from All Disciplines New to GIS
  • K-12 Educators
  • Informal Educators
  • Members of the Non-Profit Community
  • Community Members Who Want to Learn More

A team of instructors will provide an overview of GIS and mapping tools from Google, Esri, and Tableau and showcase examples of how GIS can be used for research and education. Breakout sessions will provide training for various levels of experience. Participants are highly encouraged to bring their own devices.  This program is offered through a partnership between the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, and the University Libraries at The Ohio State University.

For more information, or to register for the event, go to the event page on the BPCRC website.