State of the Lab Fall 2022
The SAL (Sabin-Reed 104) is open during the Clark Science Center hours – Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, and any Smith student, staff, or faculty with a valid OneCard has card access Monday-Friday 6pm-11pm and weekends 8am-10pm. You're welcome to work on any open computers. Any remote access needs should be directed to cats-s@smith.edu. Check out the Calendar for upcoming events, and subscribe to the mapmonsters listserv for SAL updates (email mapmonsters-join@div3lists.smith.edu). Please get in touch for inquiries beyond the scope of the FAQ.
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Spatial Inquiry
beyond the MapThe Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL) teaches with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across academic divisions and engages communities of practice at Smith and beyond. We promote spatial literacy and the creative processes in critical map-making, through the use of GIS and related technologies like Global Positioning Systems (GPS), remote sensing, and drones.
WHAT WE DO...
CURRICULUM CONSULTATION
Consult with faculty to incorporate spatial analysis & spatial storytelling in courses, including lectures, developing lab exercisesRESEARCH
Support faculty and student scholarship
WORKSHOPS
Host workshops & Mapathons
DATA
Steward campus and regional spatial data collection for learning and researchFIELDWORK
Conduct fieldwork employing drones and GPS
GIS INSTRUCTION
GIS software instruction, including online, face-to-face, and open lab/office hours
CARTOGRAPHY
Print and digital cartography
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
Exchange spatial insights and collaborate on mapping with campus partners and beyond Smith
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