This workshop is great for anyone who wants to explore and use open source geospatial data for academic, professional, or personal interests. Participants will learn about resources like OpenStreetMap (OSM), Overture maps, and datasets from city and state open data portals such as OpenDataPhilly. The event will explain how to access, analyze, and use these tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making.
Key highlights include:
- Understanding the features of open source geospatial tools like QGIS.
- Learning how to leverage open source geospatial data for research or projects.
Related LibGuide:
GIS & Mapping by Girmaye Misgna
Date:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location:
Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange
Audiences:
Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Campus:
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Categories:
Data Visualization, Mapping