Participants will learn about GIS broadly and also receive in-depth training in ArcGIS, the industry standard software for custom-making maps and performing spatial statistics. Many members of the academic community find GIS useful for creating maps easily and for performing their research – in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Humanities and other domains. This year’s format will consist of three classroom days spaced with two open days to allow for a self-paced review and application of concepts based on applicable data.