Join CURA, University Libraries, and the Byrd Polar Center for an introductory workshop on beginning skills and techniques for geographic information systems (GIS). Instruction will involve use the ArcGIS Online (an ESRI product) and Google Earth Pro.
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 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 both Google and Esri platforms 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.
Direct questions to Jason Cervenec at cervenec.1@osu.edu or 614-688-0080. This program is offered through a partnership between the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, University Libraries, the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, and the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University.
