Smith College Spatial Analysis Lab

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State of the Lab in Spring 2021

The physical SAL (Sabin-Reed 104) is now open with a maximum capacity of 8 people. The computers are designated whether in-person or remote. For remote software access, please refer to Software Use & Access under the FAQ. Check the lab caledar for when the computers are in use (tagged [class] or [lab]), upcoming events, and make office hours appointments. We send updates through the mapmonsters listserv (subscribe).

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