Past Workshops

Leader/Instructor Giovanni Zambotti

An introduction to spatial analysis for various kinds of problem solving in a GIS environment. Examples of both raster and vector data-based spatial operations like overlay, buffering, and interpolation will be covered.

The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

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Speaker:    Cody Benkelman, Technical Product Manager for Imagery at ESRI, will be at Harvard to present this workshop on tools and techniques for working with imagery from drones (but applicable to other sources) within ArcGIS. Download Agenda

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An introduction to spatial analysis for various kinds of problem solving in a GIS environment. Examples of both raster and vector data-based spatial operations like overlay, buffering, and interpolation will be covered.

 This is an introduction to GIS workshop for the Fellows in the Strategic Data Program run by the Harvard Graduate School of Education Center for Policy Education Research.  The workshop will be taught at the Joint Winter Session in New Orleans on January 31, 2018.

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Introduction to GIS workshop for students of Transnational Historical Sociology (Sociology 219)

Jan. 12, 2018

9:30 – 9:45 – Introductions, tour the CGA

9:45 – 10:30 – Presentation: GIS Basics and the CGA

10:30 – Noon – Create a general reference map with QGIS.  Explore some “Imperiia GIS” data.

Noon – 12:30 – Discussion

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Learn the basics of remote sensing technology, image data properties, and software tools and procedures for satellite image processing. Hands on usage of IDRISI software for multi-band combinations, supervised and unsupervised classification on a Landsat satellite image.

Leader/Instructor: Giovanni Zambotti

Leader/Instructor: Giovanni Zambotti

Introduction to GIS lecture and lab for Gov. 2525 Political Geography Class.

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Registration is closed for this workshop

An introduction to spatial analysis for various kinds of problem solving in a GIS environment. Examples of both raster and vector data-based spatial operations like overlay, buffering, and interpolation will be covered.

Brief introduction to GIS, and the CGA workshop training series, to help students determine workshops that are appropriate for their individual needs. Students will use online and desktop GIS software.

GIS workshop taught to the Harvard Summer Research Interns.

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Location:  Room B-129 of Northwest Building.

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Leader/Instructor: Mark Scott and Tom Schwartzman from the Esri

This introductory workshop will help GIS professionals get up to speed quickly with ArcGIS Pro terminology and the new, intuitive tools to efficiently complete mapping, editing, geoprocessing, and analysis projects. You will explore the new interface, experience for yourself the tight integration between 2D and 3D capabilities, and learn how to share your authoritative GIS content more quickly and easily than ever before.

This workshop has rescheduled, the original date was Feb 24th

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The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

Brief introduction to GIS, and the CGA workshop training series, to help students determine workshops that are appropriate for their individual needs. Students will use online and desktop GIS software.

Instructor: Nicole Alexander

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An introduction to spatial analysis for various kinds of problem solving in a GIS environment. Examples of both raster and vector data-based spatial operations like overlay, buffering, and interpolation will be covered.

Location: HMS Countway Library, Room L02-25 Computer Lab

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The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

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Google provides several free to use online and desktop mapping services. In this workshop the Google products MyMaps, Mash-ups, Earth, and Fusion Tables will be introduced. Students will practice using these tools to perform geocoding, and will make a variety of custom maps and visualizations. Students will also learn the differences between these Google mapping products, and which product to use for certain tasks.

An introduction to Quantum GIS for beginners, this workshop will cover the basic methods for opening various data formats, dealing with projections, joining tabular data to vector GIS layers, symbolization, and exporting data. No previous knowledge of GIS or statistics is required.

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The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

The same workshop will be offered in Longwood campus. The Date/Time is to be scheduled. Please check it back later.

Brief introduction to GIS, and the CGA workshop training series, to help students determine workshops that are appropriate for their individual needs. Students will use online and desktop GIS software.

A hands on workshop taught to the Digital Teaching Fellows and others in the Harvard History Department.

 Download DITF mapping workshop materials.

The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

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An introduction to spatial analysis for various kinds of problem solving in a GIS environment. Examples of both raster and vector data-based spatial operations like overlay, buffering, and interpolation will be covered.

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This workshop will introduce the concept and various uses of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will use mapping GPS devices in the field, and upload the mapped data into desktop and internet mapping applications. Intended for students / researchers who plan to use GPS for their field work. Note: This workshop includes time outside, so dress accordingly. Bring your own GPS unit, if you have one.

Learn the basics of remote sensing technology, image data properties, and software tools and procedures for satellite image processing. Hands on usage of IDRISI software for multi-band combinations, supervised and unsupervised classification on a Landsat satellite image.

Tutorial for this Workshop is available online

See also overview slides (PDF).

Location: CGIS South Building Room S030, 1730 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

Learn about the easy new tools Esri has created that take advantage of all the powerful mapping capabilities. ArcGIS Online and Esri Maps for MS Office give you the power of GIS without the learning curve. Do drag-and-drop mapping, geocoding, routing and visualizations outside of ArcGIS Desktop. Create interactive web maps you can embed in your own blog, web page or PowerPoint slide. Learn about Esri's ready-to-use content. Find data, create a web map, and share it - all in about five minutes.

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The ability to 'wrangle' various forms of data into a GIS is necessary in order to produce maps or analysis. Students will learn how to convert and properly geo-reference raw data in text form into GIS format, find and import relevant publicly available data, and produce a map of the results.

Download workshop materials.

Brief introduction to GIS, and the CGA workshop training series, to help students determine workshops that are appropriate for their individual needs. Students will use online and desktop GIS software.

This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn about the special capabilities of spatial data analysis. Spatial analysis focuses on location to gain a deeper understanding of data.

Dr. Alex Klippel (Department of Geography, Penn State University) will speak about his experiences with “flipping” a class: Blended Learning in a GIScience Course: Lynda and Sketch-based Geo-spatial Learning Objects.

For more information on this webinar and to register, please go to http://ucgis.org/webinars.