Events

Transportation Data & Applications
Eric Plosky
In person or virtual [link provided after registering]

This IAP activity addresses how we can use data to improve the human components of transportation systems: decision-driven data, not just "data-driven decisions." Because data isn't just a question

Hilary McCloy is a US Alpine ski team alum and now a physical therapist in North Conway and ultra-runner. Andrew Drummond is a founding board member of Ski the Whites. This year he broke the speed record on the Direttissima (all forty-eight 4000ers in one push). Join us as they share their stories a

Learn how to read and interpret maps and data and use basic cartography principles to create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn about properties of geospatial data, how to work with GIS software, and how to visualize data. You will have the option of completing short exercises using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro as well as a longer exercise after the workshop for additional learning.

This workshop will take place in the GIS & Data Lab, which is only accessible to those with an active MIT ID card. MIT Touchstone authentication is required to register.

Learn how to read and interpret maps and data and use basic cartography principles to create maps that can be used in reports and presentations. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn about properties of geospatial data, how to work with GIS software, and how to visualize data. You will have the option of completing short exercises using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro as well as a longer exercise after the workshop for additional learning.

This workshop will take place in the GIS & Data Lab, which is only accessible to those with an active MIT ID card. MIT Touchstone authentication is required to register.

What happens when economic systems designed for expansion meet a finite planet? This series invites participants from all backgrounds to explore questions at the intersection of ecology, economics, and how we imagine the future.



We'll engage with ideas like planetary boundaries, entropy, wellbei

Learn how to apply your knowledge from our Introduction to GIS workshop to analyze and interpret geospatial data. In this workshop, you'll learn about geoprocessing tools for raster, vector, and tabular data in GIS software. You will have the option of completing short exercises using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro as well as a longer exercise after the workshop for additional learning.

This workshop will take place in the GIS & Data Lab, which is only accessible to those with an active MIT ID card. MIT Touchstone authentication is required to register.

National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and founder of Vital Impacts, Ami Vitale, views her camera as a tool to help foster empathy and hope across cultures and continents. Join us to hear from Ami’s riveting and wide-ranging experiences from around the world, touching on the deeper connections

Mardi Fuller advocates for racial equity through writing, speaking and community building. Mardi is a lover of nature and her mission is to support communities of color to self-determine in outdoor recreation and in the conservation movement. A lifelong backcountry adventurer, in January 2021 she be

This course is intended for current MIT students, and is part of MIT's Independent Activities Period.

According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, global investment in the Energy Transition exceeded $2 Trillion for the first time in 2024, with the United States accounting for $272 billion in renewab

Are you looking to advance your GIS skills? This workshop offers a comprehensive review of GIS fundamentals and its practical applications. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how to utilize spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS Pro to analyze geographic data effectively. Through a step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to model site suitability based on social vulnerability, temperature data, and cooling adaptation infrastructure, providing valuable insights for climate adaptation decision-making. Additionally, the workshop will guide you in refining and enhancing map designs using Adobe Illustrator, equipping you with the skills to produce professional-quality visualizations.