GIS and Mapping

Social science research often involves the presentation and analysis of spatial information. Through the Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) we have permanent, professional staff and GIS (geographic information systems) technology available to assist Harvard affiliates in understanding and utilizing geospatial data.  Specialists can assist you in using GIS files or formats; in creating maps; and in analyzing geospatial data. 

For those less familiar with the benefits or possibilities geospatial data provides, we provide regularly scheduled GIS Technical Training. One-on-one consulting is also available through Help Desk locations, open in both Cambridge and Longwood, or by making an appointment with a GIS expert.

CGA staff also deliver formal and contractual, technical service projects for researchers with grant funding. In these cases, you provide the base data, and we perform the analysis, delivering the results with technical documentation.

For inquiries, please contact the GIS Help Desk.