Four one-day workshops are planned in Pittsburgh (June 6 and 7) and Philadelphia (June 8 and 9) to introduce participants to the fundamentals of using Geographic Information Systems and community demographics.

This fast paced, hands-on workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to use a Geographic Information System (ArcGIS 9.1) in a way that is particularly relevant to social service providers, planners and researchers.

Participants learn to make thematic maps of their community, geocode addresses and perform spatial queries and analysis. Participants also learn to extract and map Census variables such as race, poverty, language, education, health and many other demographic variables.

Exercises are designed for beginners. Intermediate Excel skills required. Each students is assigned a computer on which to work for the day.

To register online or for more info visit the New Urban Research website or telephone us 877-241-6576.

5/5/2006