Learn and Use GIS

What is GIS?
A spatial system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data.

What does GIS stand for?

Geographic Information System

How is GIS used?

"Hundreds of thousands of organizations in virtually eery field are using GIS to make maps that community, perform analysis, share information, and solve complex problems around the world. This is changing the way the world works."

Identify problems
Manage and respond to events
Set priorities

Monitor change
Perform forecasting
Understand trends

Who uses GIS?

Education
Energy
Government
Health
Insurance
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Public Safety

Real Estate
Retail
Sustainability
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities
Water
and more...

What is ArcGIS?

A suite of GIS technology tools created by ESRI

How does GIS work?

"GIS technology applies geographic science with tools for uderstanding and collaboration. it helps people reach a common goal of gaining actionable intelligence from all types of data."