Introduction to GIS

Date and Time

September 5, 2025

01:30PM - 03:30PM EDT

Location

Room S020 of the CGIS South Building at 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge

Topics covered are:

What is GIS, mapping, and spatial data.
GIS data types and file formats.
GIS analysis, problem solving, and case studies.

Learning objectives:

To gain an understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used.
To practice using WEB GIS and Desktop GIS.
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Lead Instructor: Jeff Blossom
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The 2-hour program is free for people with a valid Harvard ID. For others there is a $100 registration fee. See https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga for payment instructions.

For remote attendees, Zoom link will be sent to the registered attendees prior to the workshop date.

How to Apply:

For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application by clicking here (HUID login required).
For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by filling out the form at this link.