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    • 2017 Summer Institute: GIS and Public health

    Posted by University of Pennsylvania on May 29, 2017

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

    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.cphi.upenn.edu/2017-Summer-Institute-on-GIS-and-Public-Health.html

    DATES & TIMES // LOCATION // PRICING

    Wednesday, June 14 – Friday, June 16, 2017
    Full Institute: $850
    Full Institute (student): $450

    Lecture: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Lecture Location: Fagin Hall Room 203
    Lab: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Lab Location: UDAL Lab, 108 McNeil Building

    Lectures only: $450
    Lectures only (student): $225

    REGISTER
    https://upenn.irisregistration.com/Home/Site?code=CPHIsummer2017

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