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Workshop: GIS for the Rest of Us

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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 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.Register for GIS for the Rest of Us Workshop Direct questions to Josh Sadvari at sadvari.1@osu.edu or 614-292-5828. 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.  Research Commons on the 3rd Floor of OSU's 18th Avenue Library (175 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210) Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center byrd-contact@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 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.

 

Direct questions to Josh Sadvari at sadvari.1@osu.edu or 614-292-5828. 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.

 

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