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WesGIS Hands-On Workshop: Make Your Own Presidential Election Map

Intrigued by the red/blue US maps prevalent in the news media this time of year? PosterTransfixed by the real-time, digital maps of the evolving results on election night? Or merely want to learn how to make a basic map in GIS? Learn how to use a Geographic Information System to map and visualize 2016 election results. This hands-on workshop for Wesleyan faculty and staff is open to both beginner and intermediate users of GIS. No registration required.

Friday, November 11, 2016
11:00 am – noon
PAC 100

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GIS Analyst with The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness

The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) seeks an experienced researcher to work with a multi-disciplinary team of analysts on policy issues affecting homeless children and their families in the United States. The GIS Analyst will be responsible for geographical data analysis and mapping that contribute to greater understanding of the policy environment surrounding family and child homelessness. Candidate must exhibit excellent technical and problem solving skills, have great focus and attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple projects.

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