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Help Desk
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!
Training
Training
U-Spatial offers instructor-led workshops focusing on different geospatial tools/technologies and other resources.
July 22 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Story Maps 101: Visual Storytelling with Maps
This two-hour workshop guides participants through the process of telling stories with maps using the Esri Story Map platform.
July 31 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Collector 101: Field Data Collection using Esri's Collector for ArcGIS
This three-hour workshop offers a hands-on overview of offline data collection using Esri's Collector for ArcGIS app.
August 13 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Desktop GIS 101: Analyzing Data and Creating Maps
This seven-hour workshop introduces participants to using a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze data and create maps. If you are new to GIS, this workshop is a good choice for you.