Using GIS at St. Olaf

Accessing Story Maps, create interactive maps, or create projects for data collection in the field.

ArcGIS Pro is a desktop application that offers powerful analysis tools and a wide variety of design tools.

Use GPS equipment for data collection or setup Field Maps for data collection.

What is GIS?

Geographic Information Systems/Science (GIS) provides a way to analyze and view data by assigning is a geographic location. This can help build an understanding of connections or trends that might be in the data - while creating a connection with readers who can associate the data with a real place.

The type of projects that use mapping are often referred to "spatial" or "geospatial" projects.