Events

Here is your chance to get started with GIS. You will learn basic functionality and applications in environmental engineering. Topics covered include GIS data formats, basic database management, display and symbology, navigation, tools, and basic cartographic principles. You will be creating your own first map!

Learn how to import external data sources into GIS, including tabular data, images, photos, and spreadsheets. Create from scratch GIS vector data in your own geodatabase. Learn the basics of projections and coordinate systems. 

Master how to geocode tabular data based on descriptive geographic fields, such as addresses or zip codes. Other topics include working with tabular and spatial queries, as well as joins.

Do you want to calculate the average distance between coal mines and the nearest river? Learn how spatial analysis tools are used to solve geographic problems. You will explore several analysis methods such as buffers and overlay.

Continue on building your spatial analysis skills by learning more advanced analyses, such as terrain analysis tools like aspect and slope, and several raster overlay methods.

Explore the capabilities of GIS in a browser for mapping and data analysis and for easily sharing interactive maps on the web. Learn how to use customizable web applications to craft a multimedia-rich, visually appealing story map, which is a powerful communication tool. Embed the results of the workshop on your own website or blog or share on social media.

Gather hands-on experience on ways to use smartphones and tablets in the field to accurately and efficiently collect data. You can bring your own iOS or Android device.

Learn how to create and manage 3D LiDAR point cloud datasets in GIS and derive high-resolution elevation models for spatial analysis.
 

Practice LiDAR data applications to real-world problems, such as performing viewshed analysis and automated watershed delineation.

Planet Labs is one of the leading satellite imagery providers, with several satellite constellations that capture near-daily observations of the entire Earth. Learn how to access Planet Labs imagery data using ArcGIS Pro, perform traditional remote sensing tools, and learn about innovative applications. 

Explore how to gain insight from imagery using big data and machine learning. Incorporate spatial dependence in observations for improved predictive performance.

Learn how UAV’s can be used as a geospatial data collection platform. Perform hands-on data processing to turn pictures from a UAV into 3D point clouds and aerial photos.