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State of the Lab Autumn 2025

The SAL (Sabin-Reed 104) is open during the Clark Science Center building hours. The SAL Annex, our smaller space in Neilson 012D, is open during the Neilson Library building hours to anyone with a valid OneCard.

When classes aren't using one of our labs, you're welcome to work on any open computers, use the light table, check out books from our lending library, and explore the map cases. When classes are in session, try our other space or check with the instructor before class about quietly working on an open computer.

Check out our Calendar to see when the lab is in use and to find out about events, drop-in help hours, and more. For SAL updates, subscribe to the mapmonsters listserv by emailing mapmonsters-join@div3lists.smith.edu.

Meet our newest SAL Associates!

WHAT WE DO...

CURRICULUM CONSULTATION
Consult with faculty to incorporate spatial analysis & spatial storytelling in courses, including lectures, developing lab exercises
RESEARCH

Support faculty and student scholarship

WORKSHOPS

Host workshops & Mapathons

DATA
Steward campus and regional spatial data collection for learning and research
FIELDWORK

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

We can map that