Visualizing Ed Data through GISMapping Education:

Joanna D. SánchezEmily Germain

Dr. Terrence GreenUniversity of Texas at Austin

Canyou

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IN?

What makes GIS different?

residents

streets

parcels

elevation

land usage

real world mod

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How can GIS help YOU?

GIS helps you visualize, analyze and problem-solve

Creates data driven decision-making

Offers a dynamic view, customizable

Puts information in the hands of all stakeholders

80%of all informationhas a geographic component

Laptop + GIS…..Now What?

Mapmaking

‘s

IF only…

datasources

a common purposegood separately, GREAT together

table alone…..useful

table + GIS…...

churches48within 2 census tracts

GISThe World at YOUR Fingertips

Think outsidethe box.