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GIS Speed Run Sessions: Every Map is Wrong! Online

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across the architecture industry. Attend this 30-minute speed run session to learn why every map you’ve ever seen is wrong! 

This presentation, with a question & answer session, will discuss the importance of geographic co-ordinate systems and map projection systems, and how they impact the messages conveyed through maps.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
•    Understand what geographic co-ordinate systems and map projections are
•    Understand current map projection industry standards
•    Identify the appropriate map projection for your project

While the focus of this session is on the use of GIS in architecture, anyone interested in GIS is welcome to attend. No prior knowledge is required to participate. 

This is an online event, please register to receive the event link. If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.   

Please note: This is the third of a five-part workshop series on GIS. You do not need to attend all five; please register for each workshop separately.

Registration is required. There are 58 seats available.


Related LibGuide: GIS for Architecture

Date:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Time:
12:45pm - 1:15pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Graduate Students     Undergraduate Students  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Instructor 

Katie Brightwell is a GIS specialist, working out of the Musagetes Architecture Library.

Event Support 

Amy Lim is the research programs and services coordinator at the University of Waterloo Libraries. She helps coordinate workshops alongside our librarians. If you have questions about this event, please contact her at libevents@uwaterloo.ca

Facilitator(s)

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Katie Brightwell

Instructor

Library Associate, Information Services & Resources

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Amy Lim

Event Coordinator

Research Programs and Services Coordinator