#  Introduction to GIS 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **September 5, 2025** 

 01:30PM - 03:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop 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](https://gis.harvard.edu/people/jeff-blossom)
    
    #### [**Download Workshop Materials**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/18AG6ITjzjp6qWRAFxrkg6ezRg_1449qA/view?usp=drive_link)

**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](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/cga-pin/registration-cga-training) (HUID login required).
- For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by filling out [the form at this link.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXW61jcLTbZ0iEdmDPIHUf76raVl2nK3xqOKKPq1UYIKxFrg/viewform)



 

 



 

 

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