This workshop on spatial analysis will cover several exploratory spatial analyses and will provide a resource guide for more advanced types of analysis. In recent years, new tools called Geographic Information Systems or GIS have improved our capacity to perform many types of spatial analysis. In this workshop, you will practice what you learn in the first half of the session by executing some exploratory spatial analysis using GIS software. Datasets will be provided, however, feel free to bring your own personal data.

Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop.  Laptops are available for checkout from the Library information desk (Pitt ID required); if you will be checking out a library laptop please give yourself extra time before the workshop.