Monday, January 13, 2025 — 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Date: Monday January 13, 2025
Time: 12:45 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Musagetes Library Seminar Space, ARC 2111
Facilitator: Katie Brightwell
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 15-minute Speed Run Session to learn how you can get started using GIS. This presentation and question & answer session will discuss what GIS is, give examples of use within the architecture field, and provide instructions on how to access GIS software.
By the end of this workshop, participants will understand:
- What a Geographic Information System (GIS) is
- The differences between Proprietary and Open-Source GIS Software
- How to access ESRI ArcGIS Pro software as a Waterloo Student
The GIS Speed Run Sessions are drop-in sessions open to all architecture students; come with an interest in learning more about GIS!
If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to Katie Brightwell (kbrightwell@uwaterloo.ca) with your needs.
Facilitator
Katie Brightwell is the Library Associate, Information Services & Resources at the Musagetes Architecture Library.
