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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