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The Help Desk is available to answer most questions related to GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data. If we can't answer your question, we know someone on campus who can and will get you connected!

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U-Spatial offers instructor-led workshops focusing on different geospatial tools/technologies and other resources.

 

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Save the date: GIS day, November 14

May 7, 2018

Save the date and celebrate GIS day with us at the 2018 Spatial Forum! The UMN Spatial Forum is a yearly event highlighting spatial research, teaching, and outreach. This event is free and open to the public and features lighting talks, conversation, and the Borchert Lecture.

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Spatial Exchange Presentation - Introduction to Survey123 for ArcGIS, by Nicole Helgeson

Apr 12, 2018

Recording now available from the April 10th presentation by MGIS student, Nicole Helgeson.

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Spatial Exchange Presentation - ArcGIS for Adobe Cloud App, by Becca Barney

Apr 5, 2018

Recording now available from the April 4th presentation by Rebecca Barney, a  MGIS student and U-Spatial research assistant.

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Events

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June 11
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Story Maps 101 Visual Storytelling with Maps

This free two-hour workshop guides participants through the process of telling stories with maps using the Esri Story Map platform. A discussion about best practices in visual storytelling will precede a step-by-step tutorial on creating your own Esri Story Map. This workshop is co-sponsored by DASH.

June 19
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mapping 101: Introduction to Spatial Analysis using ArcGIS Online

This five-hour workshop introduces participants to web-based mapping and spatial analysis using Esri's ArcGIS Online. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, participants will learn the fundamentals of designing and sharing online maps. Topics covered include preparing data for use, online data sources, map design, and spatial analysis. 

July 25
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

GIS 101: Analyzing Data and Creating Maps using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap

This seven-hour workshop introduces participants to using a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze data and create maps. Through a combination of presentations and hands-on exercises, participants will learn basic GIS concepts and the fundamentals of spatial analysis. If you are brand new to GIS, Mapping 101 is a better workshop to get started.