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Monday, November 17, 2025 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Speed Run Sessions: Creating Map Layouts

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn how to create a stylish map layout for print or digital publication. This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss the key elements of a map layout, how to create a layout, different options for sharing your map layouts, as well as browsing some stylish and unique examples.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Systematic Search Methods

Systematic and scoping reviews require a rigorous and reproducible search methodology. This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, outlines the expectations of a systematic search and provides practical experience in developing a search methodology which meets systematic standards.

Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Systematic and Scoping Reviews: Systematic and Scoping Review Methods

Would you like to learn more about scoping and systematic reviews and what steps are involved when conducting each of these review types? This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, discusses the methods of each review type, as well as how to decide which is best to use and more.

Monday, November 3, 2025 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

GIS Speed Run Sessions: Essential Analysis Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn the basics of geoprocessing tools. This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss the importance of geoprocessing tools to support spatial data analysis, as well as key utilization tips.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Coffee and UWAG (University of Waterloo Art Gallery) Visit

Meet us for a bite at the Engineering C&D (E7 first floor), then head over to UWAG to check out exhibits by Brenda Mabel Reid and Andrew McPhail. Bring your own lunch, but coffee/tea is on us for the first 10 people that show up! If you prefer to meet us at the gallery, join us there at 12:15. No registration is required.

Monday, October 20, 2025 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

GIS Speed Run Sessions: Every Map is Wrong!

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn why every map you’ve ever seen is wrong! This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss the importance of geographic co-ordinate systems and map projection systems, and how they impact the messages conveyed through maps.

Thursday, October 9, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Climate Change Research and Action in an Era of Political Turmoil

Recent shifts in the United States’ federal leadership and policy have dramatically changed the landscape for climate action and scientific research. Canadian and global researchers and policymakers face significant consequences, particularly in areas where we have relied on U.S. partnerships, funding, and data to advance climate science and action. Join the Waterloo Climate Institute for a thought-provoking panel discussion "Climate Change Research and Action in an Era of Political Turmoil" on October 9th, 2025.