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 (in-person)
Learn how to access, analyze, and use open-source tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making.
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October 20, 2026, 4:00pm -
5:00pm
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Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx), Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st 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 workshop will explain how to access, analyze, and use these tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making.
This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, for which no prior knowledge is required to attend. Bringing your own laptop is highly recommended so you can follow along at your own pace!
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