Cool maps: Understanding the when, where, how and why - Justine Blanford
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Channel: wpsu · 2017 · Science & Technology
Cool maps: Understanding the when, where, how and why - Justine Blanford As the old saying goes: pictures tell a thousand words. Maps and data visualizations play an important role in telling stories about us and our environment. These can be used to better understand the environment, explore relationships and help us make informed decisions. During this talk, we will learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how technologies that we use daily can be used to collect geographic data through GPS enabled mobile apps, wearable technologies and citizen science/volunteered geographic information. Examples will range from how social media can be used for crisis management, mapping local and international mobility, as well as for health analysis. By the end of the talk, the audience will learn about how cool maps are being used to make decisions and how they can learn more and get involved.
