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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.
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)
Instructor
Library Associate, Information Services & Resources
Event Coordinator
Research Programs and Services Coordinator