Open Access Week
Open Access Week is an annual opportunity for the academic and research community to learn about the potential benefits of open access and share their insights with colleagues.
- Workshop
Open Source Geospatial Data and Tools
Learn how to access, analyze, and use these open-source tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making.
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October 23, 2025, 4:00pm -
5:00pm
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Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx), Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Hosted by: Research Data & Digital Scholarship
This workshop is great for anyone who wants to explore and use open source geospatial data for academic, professional, or personal interests. Participants will learn about resources like OpenStreetMap (OSM), Overture maps, and datasets from city and state open data portals such as OpenDataPhilly. The event will explain how to access, analyze, and use these tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making.
Key highlights include:
- Understanding the features of open source geospatial tools like QGIS.
- Learning how to leverage open source geospatial data for research or projects.
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