Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools for integrating, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data across many fields. At Research Computing, we support a broad range of GIS needs to help you uncover spatial patterns and inform research and decision-making.
What We Support
We provide comprehensive GIS assistance including:
Software Setup and Configuration: Support with installation and optimization of GIS software, including ArcGIS
Spatial Data Integration and Analysis: Using R and Python packages to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial datasets
Data Analysis: Collaborating on projects layering quantifiable data such as disease incidence on pubicly available polygon data to generate customizable maps.
Map Design and Spatial Modeling: Crafting informative maps and spatial models tailored to public health, environmental science, and sociological research questions
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Working with researchers in the humanities, health sciences, and environmental fields to leverage spatial data effectively
Who We Work With
Our GIS expertise supports diverse disciplines, including:
Health Sciences: Spatial analysis of disease dynamics, healthcare accessibility, and environmental health
Humanities and Social Sciences: Cultural geography, historical mapping, and urban studies
Public Health and Policy: Informing health interventions and policy decision through spatial modeling
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need help setting up your GIS environment, combining spatial datasets, or performing complex spatial analyses, our team is ready to assist you at every stage of your project. Explore all our services to see how we can help bring spatial insights to your research.