#  Introduction to GIS (CGA) 

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **September 5, 2025** 

 01:30PM - 03:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **CGIS South Building, room S020**  



 

 



 

## Topics covered

- What is GIS, mapping, and spatial data.
- GIS data types and file formats.
- GIS analysis, problem solving, and case studies.

## Learning objectives

- To gain an understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used.
- To practice using WEB GIS and Desktop GIS.

View the [Workshop Materials from the previous workshop](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMgiBSAvTf09TzKegobZ6C83_xJkBK0l/view?usp=sharing).

## Lead Instructor

[Jeff Blossom](https://gis.harvard.edu/people/jeff-blossom)

The 2-hour program is free for people with a valid Harvard ID. For others there is a $100 registration fee. See ["How to make payments to CGA](https://gis.harvard.edu/faq/how-make-payments-cga)" for payment instructions.

For remote attendees, Zoom link will be sent to the registered attendees prior to the workshop date.

How to Apply:

For Harvard Affiliates, please submit your application by [clicking here (HUID login required)](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/cga-pin/registration-cga-training).  
For Non-Harvard applicants, please submit your application by [clicking here](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/gis/non-harvard-registration-cga-training).



 

 



 

 

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