Events

  • From January 1, 2018
  • To July 18, 2023

Penn Mapping and GIS group (PennMGIS)

February 16, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A group that meets to discuss, learn, and collaborate on topics and projects related to mapping, geospatial data processing, visualization, and analysis tools through hands-on tutorials, workshops, and presentations.The group meets in-person in Goldstein Electronic Classroom (Room 114), Van Pelt Library, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12pm – 1pm. May feature workshops, talks, […]

LOVE Environment Data Day

February 17, 2023
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

In collaboration with Penn Libraries’ Research Data & Digital Scholarship team, this event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Eduardo Mercado on how analyzing whale songs can reveal insights about our ecosystem, a panel discussion with the Water Center and True Elements on different ways in which we use water data to understand urban water use, a tutorial on […]

Introduction to QGIS

February 23, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

In this workshop, we will explore GIS data models and formats, various components of the free and open source QGIS interface and tools, creating a new map, adding data layers, changing layer symbol and display properties, creating map layouts with legends, titles, north arrows, and other map elements. Location: Goldstein Electronic Classroom (Room 114), Van […]

The arrival of ChatGPT has sparked lively debate about how generative AI will impact universities like ours and society at large. Penn faculty have been at the forefront of tracking the impact of AI across diverse fields including the sciences, technology, media and business. We are at a potentially transformative moment in the use of […]

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

February 24, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

In this workshop, we will explore GIS data models and formats, various components of ArcGIS Pro interface and tools, creating a new map, adding data layers, changing layer symbol and display properties; creating map layouts with legends, titles, north arrows, and other map elements. Location: Goldstein Electronic Classroom (Room 114), Van Pelt Library Click here […]