Welcome to Penn State's Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Council Home Page.
Geographic information systems (GIS) have become indispensable tools for governance, for commerce, and for environmental and social science. The demand for innovative geographic information products, services, and know-how is strong, and increasing. Consequently, the need for basic and applied research and education in geographic information science (GIScience) has never been greater. Penn State is well known around the world for its leadership in these endeavors. This site is your gateway to GIScience education, research, and outreach initiatives at the Pennsylvania State University.
Featured Project
New state-wide aerial photography is available at the Pennsylvania Spatial Data Clearinghouse (PASDA - http://www.pasda.psu.edu).
Included is the latest photography from the PAMAP Program, consisting of high-resolution color imagery from 2006. Also available are black & white photography from 1993 - 1999, color infrared imagery from 2004, digital topographic maps, and USGS/NGA color photography for Allegheny, Mercer and Beaver counties from 2005. All imagery can be viewed online and downloaded using the Imagery Viewer. The PASDA Data Access Wizard also provides links to view the imagery in Google Earth, display using OpenGIS WMS capabilities, and add directly to ArcMap via live Internet MapServices. Email questions or comments to pasda@psu.edu.
Spring 2008 GIS Workshops
for PSU Faculty, Staff, and Students
Register Today!
March 25 and March 27 - 8:30am - 3:30pm - GIS Basic Skills (229 Forestry Resources Bldg) - free
April 1 - 8:30am - 3:30pm - GIS Analysis I (229 Forestry Resources Bldg) - cost $45.00
April 8 - 8:30am - 3:30pm - GIS Analysis II (229 Forestry Resources Bldg) - cost $45.00
April 15 - 8:30am - 3:30pm - GIS Analysis III (229 Forestry Resources Bldg) - cost $45.00
What is GIS?
If you are not familiar with Geographic Information Systems, then scan through this 'What is GIS?' site from www.gis.com to learn more.
Funding Program
- Seed Funding for GIS-Related Activities
Funding provided by the Penn State GIS Council to promote GIS and to develop new areas of interest and collaboration in GIS among Penn State colleges, institutes, departments, and researchers.
Current Information
- Penn State GIS Community Page - PSU faculty/staff/students GIS events and announcements (login required).
- Search for a GIS Collaborator
- View the new GIS at Penn State Brochure (PDF, 188 kb)
- Join the PSU-GIS Listserv
- GIS Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes
- Gould Center Announces GIS Software Training Schedule for 2006
- Penn State faculty members, staff members, and students enjoy free access to ESRI Virtual Campus courses