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The Center for Geographic Analysis is developing WorldMap (http://worldmap.harvard.edu/), an open source platform designed to encourage collaboration between researchers who need access to geospatial information. Despite the many ways in which research materials can now be accessed and shared across the web, the methods suitable for geospatial materials lag. The reasons are many and interconnected: 1) the sparse implementation of standards, 2) the size and complexity of geospatial datasets, 3) the lack of a platform to support geospatial collaboration that is easy to access, 4) the lack of an incentive for researchers to upload geospatial datasets to a system that supports eventual sharing. WorldMap is an attempt to make it easier to collaborate around geospatial information by starting to address these problems. Participants will learn about how WorldMap works and how to use it to become an accomplished online map maker.

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worldmap_training_oct_2016_zip.doc

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.

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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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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.

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Instructor: Nicole Alexander

Database design is a key step in GIS data modeling. GIS data modeling is the process of representing specific aspects of the real world in a computer. This workshop gives an introduction to GIS data modeling and the 3 phases of database design: requirements analysis, schema refinement, and physical database design. It also covers specific design considerations when capturing data for GIS applications using GPS. Students will design a Geodatabase for use in ArcPad on the Trimble GeoXT.

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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.

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Geoprocessing tasks can be time intensive since they often performed on a number of different and large datasets. This hand-on workshop will gently introduce Model Builder in ArcGIS Desktop, and show how you can use them to increase productivity and the quality of your data.

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Location: Room B129, the Northwest Building, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA.

Registration Schedule:

1. Registration deadline:

   Tuesday, 12/06/16 @ 1:00 PM.

2. $25 Registration fee deadline:

   Friday, 12/09/16 @ 9:30 AM.

3. Workshop date:

   Friday, 12/09/16 @ 9:30AM

How to Apply:

• For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application by clicking the “REGISTER” button (HUID login required).
• For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by clicking the “NON-HARVARD REGISTER“ button.

Recommended for each participant:

• Your laptop.  We’ll be in a computer lab, so this is not essential as students can use the lab machines.  But installing and using the GIS software on your own laptop is a good accelerant to using and learning GIS. 
• If you have a laptop:  Download and install  GoogleEarthPro, and QGIS,  (both free)
• Create a login on the Worldmap site (http://worldmap.harvard.edu)
• Bring any data or documents you want to map or work with.  Time permitting, the instructors will look at your data and offer suggestions.

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gis_for_the_humanities_and_socsci_agenda.pdf

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.

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Note: This date may change due to weather and/or other circumstances.

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