First Steps in Spatial Data visualization w/ R-Ladies Chicago

The tutorial is designed for R users from a variety of fields who are interested in working with spatial data and creating maps with R.

No knowledge of cartography is required.

Prior knowledge of (non-spatial) graphic making and data handling with the {tidyverse} in R is recommended.

Speaker Bio:

Dorris Scott is the GIS Librarian and Social Science Data Curator at Washington University – St. Louis, where she provides consultation on projects that use geospatial data along with providing training in various GIS software, programming applications of geospatial data, and data management. She also serves as a liaison between Washington University Libraries and social science departments assisting faculty with their data needs such as data management and data curation. Dorris received her PhD in Geography from the University of Georgia, with a specialization in GIS applications for public health.

[Zoom Link will be emailed 3 days before the event.]