Applying GIS to Public Health Research

Posted by University of Pennsylvania on March 14, 2016

2016 Summer Institute

GIS and Public health
Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Public Health Research, Practice, and Public Policy

Date: June 1-3, 2016

By the end of the 3-day Institute, participants will be able to:

  • Understand a broad range of ways that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be applied to public health research, practice, and public policy
  • Critically analyze maps and research results developed using GIS
  • Learn how to create and analyze thematic maps, geocode addresses, and conduct basic queries
  • Implement a variety of field data collection methods used in GIS such as handheld GPS technology
  • Develop individual research agendas which incorporate GIS methods

Please visit our website for more information.

http://www.med.upenn.edu/cphi/2016SummerInstitute.shtml


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