Harvard's Map of Inclusive Symbols and Spaces (MISS) was unveiled on June 6th, 2023 at the Harvard IT Summit. The map was made posssible by a CLIF grant and is sponsored by ...

In this course, students will learn fundamental concepts and widely used methodologies for assessment of hazard vulnerability and social vulnerability using geospatial data and analysis techniques. They will benefit from themed lectures on hazards, vulnerability, resilience, and data processing, reading assignments, in-class reading discussions, and assignments that primarily use ArcGIS Pro, as well as other geospatial and quantitative analysis software such as Geoda and RStudio. This course will not use a simple hazard-by-hazard approach, but will integrate perspectives from the...

This Advanced GIS Workshop teaches more sophisticated concepts in GIS analysis, techniques for the planning, automation and reproducibility of GIS workflows, and strategies for communicating results broadly. Students will practice a range of technical skills essential for both academic research and practical applications. The python programming language is introduced with no prior coding experience required. We primarily use ArcGIS Pro, while also incorporating open-source software and various freely available Python packages in the course. This is a methodology-focused course designed...

From Mexico to India, San Francisco to Tokyo, natural disasters have shaped both the surface of our planet and the development of civilizations. These catastrophes claim thousands of lives and cause tens of billions of dollars in damage each year, and the impact of natural disasters is only increasing as a result of human population growth and urbanization. This course uses the methods and skills associated with earth science to help you to develop an understanding of both the...

An introduction to the GIS and remote sensing methods used by archaeologists to document and analyze datasets at the scale of the site and the region. This class will involve the hands-on use of printed maps, aerial photography, satellite imagery, digital terrain models, GPS-based observations, and UAV (drone) photogrammetry to approach archaeological research questions. Students will gain competence in creating spatial data for fieldwork, print publication, and online visualization...

This courses teaches the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a collection of hardware and software tools that allow users to visualize and analyze geographic data in its spatial configuration. Students will learn the theory of geospatial analysis alongside practical methods for acquiring, manipulating, displaying, and analyzing cartographic data.

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Spatial data – which is prevalent in climatology, meteorology, geology, oceanography, ecology and many other fields – requires specialized statistical tools for analysis due to the inherent dependence which exists between samples taken at nearby locations (or times). In this introductory course in spatial statistics, we'll cover central topics including spatial point processes, lattice models, and geostatistics. Theory (mathematical models and background) will be presented in concert with inference and prediction (statistics and estimation) with an emphasis on numerical examples to...

This seminar will use mapping as a methodological technique to examine social and environmental issues. Students will be expected to use mapping software to examine spatial data for a location and topic of their choice for their final paper. Weekly discussions will be conducted in class on various mapping related topics. References will range from books like "How to lie with Maps" to current journal articles examining the use of GIS in social science.

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This course is a workshop for students who have taken the introductory Geographical Information Systems course and want to explore detailed applications. The course will meet two times a week for a lecture and a laboratory exercise.

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Instructor: Jill Kelly

This course will survey the theory and application of airborne and satellite remote sensing, primarily as a tool for spatial social science. Students will learn the basics of electromagnetic radiation, reflection and absorption, satellite and sensor technology, and digital image analysis, with a focus on data acquisition and preparation. Students will learn the use of software for image processing and analysis, the fundamentals of raster GIS, and the use of a scriptable online platform for quick remote processing. Applications will have a social focus, including urbanization and...

This courses teaches the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a collection of hardware and software tools that allow users to visualize and analyze geographic data in its spatial configuration. Students will learn the theory of geospatial analysis alongside practical methods for acquiring, manipulating, displaying, and analyzing cartographic data.

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Instructor: Jill Kelly