Category Archives: Workshops & Webinars

Webinar – Using CLEAR Web Tools for Local Conservation Planning

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The University of Connecticut’s Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) is holding the last webinar of their 2011 series on Tuesday, November 8. The webinar will discuss CLEAR’s free web mapping tools for local conservation planning. It is geared toward users with limited desktop GIS experience. Check out the full description and registration link below.
Using CLEAR Web Tools for Local Conservation Planning
DATE:     Tuesday November 8, 2011
TIME:       2:00 – 3:00 PM
COST:     As always, it’s FREE!
Local land trusts and conservation commissions are major players in land conservation in Connecticut, yet few have direct access to technical resources that can help them in their task of permanently protecting open space. In many cases, web-based information and tools created by the UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) and its partners can help. These websites can be used by anyone — no geospatial expertise needed!
This presentation will use live online demonstration of these tools to show how they can be used to get a handle on state and local land use trends, and help analyze conservation opportunities. The “tour” will include examples using the Connecticut’s Changing Landscape website, the CT-ECO online mapping site, and other exciting destinations.  We will leave ample time for questions from the audience.

Webinar – Taxes: More Than Just Income & Sales – October 26, 2011 from 2-3pm

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Webinar – Taxes: More Than Just Income & Sales

When: October 26, 2011
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Description: This webinar is the second installment of Association of Public Data Users (APDU)’s webinar series on the Census of Governments.  This session will explain how the Census Bureau classifies and assigns tax revenues, what it publishes, and how the data is used for policy and macroeconomic analysis outside of the Census Bureau.

Presenters:

Cheryl H. Lee
Branch Chief
State Finance and Tax Statistics Branch, Governments Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Kim Rueben
Senior Fellow
Tax Policy Center
Urban Institute

Christopher Hall
Administrator
Tax Analysis Division
Ohio Department of Taxation

Cost: Free Click here to Register

MAGIC and Connecticut State Data Center Workshops – Fall Semester

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Included below is a listing of upcoming workshops offered by the University of Connecticut Libraries Map and Geographic Information Center (MAGIC) and the Connecticut State Data Center for Fall Semester 2011. All of these workshops are free and open to the public. Links to register for each workshop are included below:

Georeferencing Maps – Basics
Do you have scanned or digitized maps you would like to incorporate within your research using ArcGIS or other mapping software? This workshop will provide an overview of how to take a scanned map and append geographic coordinates, a process known as georeferencing, which will enable you to create customized maps.
Day Date Time Location Max
Enrollment		 Register
Friday 11/11/11 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Babbidge Library Undergraduate Research Classroom 20 Register

Locating Census 2010 Data using the NEW American FactFinder
The U.S. Census Bureau has introduced a NEW American FactFinder online Census data tool with enhanced searching and data display capabilities in conjunction with the release of 2010 Census data.  In this workshop you will learn how to use the new American FactFinder to locate and download data  – and create thematic maps – from a wide variety of population, economic, and housing information in the 2010 and 2000 decennial Censuses. From information on individual neighborhoods or zip codes, to state- or national-level data, the new American FactFinder is a powerful tool for navigating the vast amounts of data made available by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new American FactFinder will also soon replace the legacy American FactFinder as the platform for retrieving data from the American Community Survey (the ongoing Census program which produces data on educational attainment, income, occupation, marital status, and other detailed social and economic characteristics), and will also deliver data from the Economic Census. Join us to learn more about how to effectively navigate the NEW American FactFinder.
Day Date Time Location Max
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Wednesday 11/30/11 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Babbidge Library Level 2 Electronic Classroom 18 Register



Making Maps Online with ArcGIS.com

Want to create a map and share it with colleagues or a class? This hands-on workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn how to create maps using ArcGIS.com which can integrate data from multiple sources, be viewed on mobile devices, and create a series of maps to highlight areas of interest for projects and/or your own research.
Day Date Time Location Max
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Monday 10/24/11 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Babbidge Library Level 1 Electronic Classroom 20 Register
Wednesday 10/26/11 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Babbidge Library Level 1 Electronic Classroom 20 Register

Free ESRI Presentation – Creating Map Books Using Data Driven Pages

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ESRI offers a free online presentation that gives a great overview of the capabilities of using data driven pages to create map books in ArcMap.  The presentation is about 60 minutes long and includes software demonstrations.  At the end of the presentation one will find suggested resources to learn more about creating map books. A great tool to create an organized multi-page PDF document with maps, tables, charts and figures to present to your stakeholders. This presentation is a recorded web presentation so you do not have to schedule time to be available to view it.

Media Advisory — Census Bureau to Hold Webinar Prior to Releasing List of Jurisdictions Required to Offer Language Assistance to Voters

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What:

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar to discuss the upcoming release of a list of jurisdictions that must provide language assistance to voters. Under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, jurisdictions must provide assistance to specific minority groups who are unable to speak or understand English adequately enough to participate in the electoral process. This is the first time American Community Survey estimates will be used to determine the list of jurisdictions.
The event will consist of an audio conference and online presentation. The webinar will explain background information on Section 203, how the list of jurisdictions is determined and provide information on the upcoming release. It will conclude with a question-and-answer session for reporters. We suggest participants log in and call in early.
When:
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, 1 p.m. (EDT)
Who:
Cathy McCully, chief, Census Redistricting Data Office
Rod Little, associate director, Research and Methodology Directorate
Details:
Audio conference ― access information
Toll free number: 1-888-324-8115
Participant passcode: CENSUS
Note: Stay on the line until operator asks for the passcode. Do not key in passcode.
Online presentation ― access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PW8555041
Audience passcode: CENSUS

Connecticut GeoFocus Fall Edition Now Available

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The latest issue of the Connecticut GeoFocus newsletter is now available and includes the following topics: 

UConn CLEAR Fall Geospatial Training Course Schedule

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Are you interested in learning more about GIS, map mash-ups and other geospatial technologies? If so then be sure to check out UConn CLEAR’s Fall Geospatial Training Schedule All trainings are taught at the Middlesex County Extension Center in Haddam, CT and additional details are available at CLEAR’s training website at http://clear.uconn.edu/geospatial.
UConn CLEAR Fall Geospatial Training Courses:
Mashup Madness: Using Google Tools to Create Maps on the Web:  September 22, 2011
This one-day training covers the basics of Google Maps and Google Earth. Topics covered include methods for creating customized maps using Google My Maps, Google Earth, KML and Google Fusion Tables. Participants will also learn methods for collaborative mapping and techniques for embedding interactive maps on a website. No prior GIS experience is necessary.
Geospatial Technologies at Work: An Introduction to GIS: October 18-20, 2011 (almost full!) and January 18-20, 2012
A three-day intensive training covering introductory topics for desktop GIS. Teaching software is ArcGIS10. Topics covered include: data management strategies, connecting to geospatial data over the internet, working with geodatabases, understanding tabular data, symbolizing and classifying data, creating maps for printing and production, performing spatial data queries, and basic editing techniques. No prior GIS experience is necessary.
Pictures, Points and Places: An Introduction to GPS: October 27-28, 2011
This two-day training covers the basics of GPS technology. Participants will learn how to use handheld GPS receivers in the field to collect geospatial data and georeferenced photographs. The training also covers methods for integrating GPS data and geolocated photographs into a GIS (MapWindow) and Google Earth. No prior GIS experience is necessary.
Creating and Using Geospatial Models: Introduction to ModelBuilder for ArcGIS10:  November 7
This one-day course introducing ArcGIS users to the capabilities ModelBuilder in ArcGIS10. This course is designed to explore how ModelBuilder works and how models can be created, edited and used to automate repetitive tasks or run complex analyses. This is an introductory course but some familiarity with desktop GIS is recommended.
Developing Custom Geoprocessing Tools: An Introduction to Python Scripting:  November 21-22, 2011
This two-day course introduces ArcGIS users to the capabilities and benefits of using Python scripts to automate GIS tasks in ArcGIS10. The course will provide students with a basic scripting foundation and the resources necessary to develop proficiency with automating geoprocessing tasks with Python scripts. No prior scripting experience is necessary, however it is not intended for students with limited or no background in desktop GIS.  
Learn more about these course offerings and download registration information on the CLEAR training page: http://clear.uconn.edu/geospatial/training.htm
Also, check out UConn CLEAR’s free webinars:
Free Google Tools for Creating Interactive Mapping Mashups  
Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology & Smartphone Mapping “Apps” 
View these and other CLEAR webinars here: http://clear.uconn.edu/webinars/CLEARseries/

August 2011 – New American FactFinder Workshops at UConn Storrs

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Are you interested in downloading and using 2010 U.S. Census for Connecticut and having trouble using the New American FactFinder? Are you interested in learning more about how to use the New American FactFinder to access data from the 2010 U.S. Census? The Connecticut State Data Center is offering workshops at the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus to provide users with an opportunity to learn more about the New American FactFinder in a hands-on workshop environment. Included below are the upcoming workshops dates/times and registration links:
Workshop Dates:
August 9, 2011 from 10:00am-11:30am
August 11, 2011 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
August 12, 2011 from 10:00-11:30am
These workshops are free and open to the public.
Workshop Location:
Each of these workshops are being held at the University of Connecticut Homer Babbidge Library on the Storrs Campus in Electronic Classroom 2 on Level 2 of the Homer Babbidge Library. Parking is available in South Parking Garage (located just behind the UConn Co-op) and parking costs must be paid in cash upon exiting the garage.
Space is limited so register early and feel free to share this announcement with anyone that may be interested in attending this workshop. Additional sessions of this workshop will be offered over the coming months, so be sure to check the Connecticut State Data Center’s website for the latest events (http://ctsdc.uconn.edu). 

Connecticut Geo-Focus Newsletter – Summer 2011

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The latest issue of the Connecticut Geo-Focus newsletter is now available. In this issue you will find articles and updates on the following topics:

  • Emergency Sirens 
  • Japan Debris Tracking 
  • Marine Debris Tracking 
  • UCONN Invasive Aquatic Plants
  • Geo-Tidbits 
  • Educational Offerings 
  • Coastal Resilience Project  
  • High School Geography 
  • News of the Bee 
  • CT DOT Bicycle Map Website
  • GIS Day Announcements 
  • GIS and Public Safety