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Host Institution
Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science
(CSISS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Instructors
- Sara Fabrikant - Workshop Coordinator
- Keith Clarke, and Waldo Tobler (University of California,
Santa Barbara)
- Barbara P. Buttenfield (University of Colorado-Boulder)
- Mark Gahegan, and Frank Hardisty (Pennsylvania State
University)
- Jeremy Crampton (Georgia State University)
- Wolf-Dieter Rase (Federal Office for Building and Spatial
Planning, Germany)
The Workshop
 This
workshop introduces spatial information design and geographic
visualization for the Social Sciences. Sessions will
cover principles of scientific visualization, graphic
design and cartographic symbolization, thematic mapping
of statistical data over space and time, as well as
geographic visualization for spatial data exploration
and knowledge construction.
Exercises will permit participants to design digital,
static maps using current mapping software (e.g. ArcView),
and work with a state-of-the-art interactive geographic
visualization tool (e.g. GeoVista Studio). By the end
of the workshop participants will be able to produce
high quality cartographic displays and have experience
processing cartographic data for spatial visualization
of patterns and processes of interest to social science
researchers.
There is no principal reference text for this course.
A small library with recommended items will be made
available during the week. Participants are encouraged
to bring their own data sets/mapping projects. We suggest
bringing empty ZIP disks (100 and 250MB) for back up
of individual lab work.
Cost
There are no registration fees associated with CSISS
workshops. Eligibility for attendance is determined
through a competitive application process. Additionally,
successful applicants may receive a $500 scholarship
to help offset travel and lodging expenses. Full details
will be outlined in letters of acceptance.
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