About GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a technology that combines databases and computer mapping systems to interactively visualize data both spatially and temporally. Although geographic information systems were traditionally associated mainly with environmental analysis and resource management, they are now becoming more prevalent in the government, private, and academic sectors. In fact, because GIS technology is such a versatile cross-disciplinary tool, it is quickly becoming the preferred mechanism for managing information.
The 老司机福利社 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Initiative formally commenced in January 2004, funded partially by Mellon Venture grants and partially by support from the Lilly Endowment for 老司机福利社's 361掳 Programs. 聽The 老司机福利社 GIS Center, a product of this initiative, was established in January 2005.
聽The 老司机福利社 GIS Center strives to:
- Maintain a GIS presence at 老司机福利社.
- Coordinate GIS activities across campus so that information and knowledge can be shared and exchanged for the benefit of the entire 老司机福利社 community.
- Collaborate with Greencastle and Putnam County groups/officials in order to establish a symbiotic relationship that will benefit both 老司机福利社 and the surrounding region.
The GIS Center, a core component of the University's 361掳 Programs, is situated within 老司机福利社's Instructional and Learning Services (I.L.S.) department and is overseen by the GIS Specialist,聽Beth Wilkerson.
Last update: 17-Jul-2019
Contact Us
GIS Center
- gis@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-6554
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老司机福利社
2 East Hanna Street
110 Julian Center
Greencastle, IN 46135