What is GIS?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface. Typically, GIS is used for handling maps with layers of data that are studied and used to perform statistical analysis. Professional fields that use GIS include government departments, urban planning, local authority and public utility management, environmental agencies, engineering, resource management, business, marketing, and distribution.

About the GIS-RS Center at FIU
The Geographic Information Systems-Remote Sensing Center supports computing and research needs for Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Geo-Statistical Analysis and 3D visualization. The Center also provides consulting services that include assistance with geographic information systems, data management, analysis and extraction, visualization of data, the creation of customized maps, and scanning and plotting of maps as well as other documents. Basic training in the uses of desktop GIs and Image Processing software is also available. The GIS-RS Center offers research and teaching labs that are equipped with state-of-the-art software and hardware.

Unique Workshop Benefits

• Gain knowledge and skills to increase your marketability at work or as an instructor
• Create spatial data sets and design maps for effective presentations
• Learn new exciting tools in order to analyze spatial data
• Produce effective graphic images such as maps and charts
• Receive hands-on training using cutting-edge software and equipment
• Earn CEUs towards professional development and renewal of professional licensure

Who Should Take A Workshop?

• Research and education professionals who investigate and teach natural and social phenomena in any scientific discipline
• Consultants and professionals who assist companies in private sectors in analyzing markets and business locations
• Government employees involved in natural and cultural resource management or those who participate in the field of urban planning
• Engineers who manage complex networks such as traffic routing, telecommunications systems, water or electric-power installations

Professional Fields that use GIS: