Mapping and spatial data analysis at Wesleyan University
Global maps showing forest change from 2000-2012. Read about them at http://googleresearch.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-first-detailed-maps-of-global.html or go directly to the maps at http://earthenginepartners.appspot.com/science-2013-global-forest and the Science article at http://www.sciencemag.org/content/342/6160/850
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National GIS Day is Wednesday, November 20. Stay tuned for a schedule of activities at Usdan. Visit the tables at Usdan to learn about GIS resources on campus, go on a geocaching scavenger hunt, play geoguess’r, make your own GIS map, and eat world cake. From 2:40-4:00 pm (Exley 074) attend an informal talk by … Read more
Department of Geography and the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering will host Dr. Luc Anselin Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Professor & Director, Arizona State University for a lecture titled “Software Tools for Modern Spatial Econometrics” Friday, November 8, 2013 1:30 – 2:30pm AUST 434 (UConn Storrs) Dr. Anselin is one … Read more
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To map accurate land use data for modern Chinatown maps in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, volunteers in the three cities went door to door mapping businesses and land use.
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. October 29, 12:00-2:00, PAC 100. Short presentation followed by hands-on workshop introducing fundamental concepts and skills to begin using a GIS. Good for beginner or for current GIS users that want to update to ArcGIS 10.2. Participants may attend all or a portion of the workshop. Topics include: what kind … Read more
Using the Where’s George site that tracks dollar bills, a theoretical physicist maps more realistic, “effective” state boundaries. Read more at the original post and at the NPR Krulwich Wonders blog.