Dr. Shireen Hyrapiet's - GEOG 1301: GIS

"A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there). This provides a foundation for mapping and analysis that is used in science and almost every industry. GIS helps users understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context. The benefits include improved communication and efficiency as well as better management and decision making." - ESRI

Data Visualization

• Gapminder - visualizing global datasets
• FAO - Infographics on Food Security
• Google - Public Dataset Explorer

Social and Environmental Justice

• Environmental Justice Atlas
• National Equity Atlas
• Social Vulnerability Index
• Native Lands

Sustainability

• REN21 - Global Status Report on Non-Renewable Energy
• National Tree Benefit Calculator
• Appropedia - Collective Solutions on Sustainability
• Sustainia - Collection of Sustainability Solutions

Disaster Response

• Digital Humanitarians
• Current Disasters around the World
• FEMA Flood Map Service