Geographical information systems (GIS) are computer-based systems for geographical data presentation and analysis. They allow rapid development of high-quality maps, and enable sophisticated examination of spatial patterns and interrelationships.

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Projects

Climate Change Stories instructor, Elizabeth Mueller, used Story Maps, an ArcGIS Online web application, to juxtapose dynamic satellite imagery with long form written and spoken narrative on the impact of climate change in Maine.

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Resources

ArcGIS
Desktop and cloud-based complete mapping platform

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Support Staff

Shauna’h Fuegen 
207-753-6921
sfuegen@bates.edu
Senior Academic Technology Consultant

 

Christine Murray  
207-786-6268
cmurray2@bates.edu
Social Science Librarian