Benefits of joining the program
You’ll have the chance to hear the visionaries. The program pairs you with experienced mentors who have a deep understanding of spatial thinking. They will provide one-on-one guidance, share insights, and help you navigate the complexities of this field.
While working on projects, you aren't just interacting with GIS technology; but also enhancing valuable professional and academic skills such as research, design, project management, analysis, and more. Using maps and apps enhances your critical thinking, allowing to develop skills that are prized in today's tech-centric job market, particularly in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), which require a robust understanding of spatial relationships and intelligence.
You’ll get to know the practical aspects of data handling, converting various forms of information into mapped data. It involves active data collection, encouraging participants to add their observations. By integrating maps with various media forms, students can contextualize information and create compelling narratives.
The program will equip you with tools to capture data on a wide array of topics, translating raw data into coherent stories and present the findings in innovative ways that reveal patterns, correlations, and insights. This will help you have a unique understanding of your neighbourhood.