Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer systems and software used to support collection, assembly, analysis, and presentation of spatial information. GIS includes systems for computer-aided cartography, the art and science of preparation of maps — flat graphic representations of the surface of the Earth, or other planets — but also much more. GIS is now an important part of Internet webserver technology, especially when coupled with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to support Location Based Services (LBS). For more details, see:
- What is GIS?
- A sampling of GIS mapservers for the location of UMass-Lowell North Campus: 42° 39′ 19″ N, 71° 19′ 30″ W
- Gallery
GIS at UMass-Lowell
GIS is an applied technical subject dealing with recent and emerging technology for management and manipulation of spatial information, especially for decision support and planning. It is one of the most interdisciplinary areas of computer technology, with applications in many fields. GIS is practiced and taught here at several levels in several programs:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Science and Mathematics
- Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Geoscience
- Atmospheric Science
- UML Meteorology Lab
- Center for Atmospheric Research
- Center for Complex Environmental Systems
- Computer Science
- Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- School of Health and Environment
- Department of Work Environment
- Environmental Health Initiative
- Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
- Toxics Use Reduction Institute
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Regional Economic and Social Development
- Criminal Justice
- Science and Mathematics
- College of Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI)
For more information email: gis@uml.edu
EEAS 87.504 Introduction to GIS
Follow this link for more information: http://gis.uml.edu/eeas87.504
GIS on other UMass campuses
Other state, regional, and local government resources
State GIS Websites
- MassGIS: http://mass.gov/mgis
- MassGIS Online Mapping links: http://www.mass.gov/mgis/Cool_Interactive_Maps_on_the_Web.htm
- Vermont: http://www.vcgi.org
- New Hampshire: http://www.granit.unh.edu
- Maine: http://megis.maine.gov
- Connecticut: http://magic.lib.uconn.edu
- Rhode Island: http://www.edc.uri.edu/rigis
Lowell MA
NEURISA
New England Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (NEURISA)
- NEURISA serves Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
- NEURISA is a non-profit [501(c)(6)] professional organization incorporated in Massachusetts.
- http://neurisa.org
- Educational Programs in New England: http://neurisa.org/education