Designed for those who are curious about making maps but haven't yet had the opportunity to learn. This workshop will provide a friendly introduction to geographic data and the mapping of this data using the geographic information system (GIS) software, QGIS. Absolutely no geography or quantitative background is necessary for an engaging experience.

This workshop will provide attendees with the ability to describe geographic data and the basic capabilities of geographic information systems. By completeing the workshop exercise, attendees will become familiar with four basic components of the geographic information systems software, QGIS:

(1) the QGIS graphical user interface,

(2) geospatial webservices,

(3) coordinate reference systerms, and

(4) the QGIS print layout tool.

Need extra help setting up or troubleshooting? Log on at 1:00 PM for support ahead of the session. 

Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This workshop will not be recorded.

Facilitator Bio: Saman’s (she/her) work operates at the intersection of information science and critical geography. She’s particularly interested in the ways in which community-owned and -governed infrastructure can contribute to equitable knowledge systems. Currently, Saman takes care of McMaster’s Lloyd Reeds Map Collection, ensuring community members are able to access, understand, and use the collection for teaching and research.