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Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research in multiple disciplines

Learn how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support research across various fields. Find answers to spatial queries and understand the importance of geography in diverse disciplines.

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Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research in multiple disciplines

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  1. Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research in multiple disciplines Presented to the BLISS and SHARP undergraduate fellows July 26, 2018 12:15 – 12:30 Intro to GIS and the Center for Geographic Analysis (Jeff Blossom, CGA) 12:30 – 1:30 Presentations by Harvard researchers: Dr. Michael McCormick (Professor of History) Hari Iyer (SD candidate, HSPH) Xue Wang (Visiting fellow at the CGA, PhD candidate Chinese U. of Hong Kong) Emerson Morgan (PhD candidate, Music Dept.) 1:30 – 1:45 Questions / Answers / Conclusion

  2. Mission: To support research and education that relies on geographic information. Location: CGIS Knafel basement. 1737 Cambridge St.

  3. What is Geography? • An integrative spatial science that attempts to explain and predict the spatial distribution and variation of human and physical features on the earth’s surface • Understanding how and why things differ from place to place • The “why of where?” • Start with finding where? • Then answer why? • Then ask what-to-do about it? • A problem solving discipline Slide courtesy of Dr. Keith Ratner, Salem State University

  4. What is GIS? Geographic Information System (GIS) defined: A collection of computer hardware and software designed for capturing,storing,updating,, manipulating,analyzing,displaying,andpublishingall forms of geographically referenced information. People performing different roles are required. Common methodologies are applied within a GIS.

  5. GeographicCoordinate System – a common reference used to map things on Earth. • Use lines of longitude and latitude. • Any location on Earth can be represented by the intersection of a longitude, latitude line. 42.3744,-71.1166 is the latitude, longitude location of Harvard Yard

  6. GeographicCoordinate System – a common reference used to map things on Earth.

  7. Information is linked to features (like cities) on the map. • Stored in tabular form Geographic InformationSystems

  8. Geographic Information System • Hardware- Software - Data - Methodology- People- Management A common set of tools and procedures A well managed system of information Database Data Files

  9. What is GIS?(Geographic Information Systems) A pan-able and zoom-able map – so that little girl can see places above Argentina and Chile.

  10. An intelligent map to answer your questions: How to get from place A to place B (network routing)? A A B B

  11. An intelligent map to answer your questions: What exist at the same location (overlay)?

  12. A spinning globe with elevated terrain– so to give you a realistic view of places on earth. … and more

  13. Why Maps? Maps are a form of communication that show: • Similarities and differences between places

  14. Why Maps?

  15. Why Maps? Maps help us conceptualize, reconstruct history, illustrate the present, or plan for the future.

  16. Thank you! Contact the CGA: http://gis.harvard.edu/contactus Jeff Blossom: jblossom@cga.harvard.edu CGA website: http://gis.harvard.edu Speaker contact info: Dr. Michael McCormick: https://history.fas.harvard.edu/people/michael-mccormick Hari Iyer: hai161@mail.harvard.edu Xue Wang: wsnow@link.cuhk.edu.hk Emerson Morgan: emorgan@fas.harvard.edu

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