webinars

GIS Basics
Troy Rosencrants of the GIS Center introduces the concept of mapping data including information about different types of maps, what GIS and other geospatial technologies are, how they are used, and the many applications of GIS in the real world. This video is meant for people interested in learning about what GIS is and how it is used in the real world.

Discovering Flint’s Spatial History
Dr. Dan Trepal, Post-Doctoral researcher at Michigan Tech University, discusses the Flint Archeological Spatial History (FLASH) project. The FLASH project provides a digital infrastructure to explore historical data and stories about Flint’s past. Speakers include: Troy Rosencrants, GIS Center Manager, UM-Flint; Dr. Dan Trepal, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Michigan Tech University; Dr. Thomas Henthorn, Associate Professor of History, UM-Flint; Dr. Vickie Larsen, Associate Professor of English, UM-Flint; Dr. Beverley Smith, Associate Professor of Anthropology, UM-Flint.

Understanding the Potential of Opportunity Zones through Data
This session is a series of presentations from various professionals about the use of GIS and data to understand the potential of Opportunity Zones. Speakers include: Troy Rosencrants, GIS Center Manager, UM-Flint; Brad Garmon, Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan; Wendy Jean-Buhrer, City Manager, City of Grand Blanc; John Redwine, Project Manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Leveraging GIS and Data in Placemaking
Joe Schipani presents how the Flint Public Art Project assists with placemaking and drives community and economic development in Flint. In addition, he is joined by Christina Irwin from the City of Grand Blanc to discuss the expansion of the project into Grand Blanc and plans for the future. Damon Ross, program officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint will present on the Neighborhood Small Grants program and how GIS/data help those grants with placemaking.

How Data and GIS can Support Your Business
Troy Rosencrants and Nic Custer of the Office of Economic Development at the University of Michigan-Flint discuss use cases of GIS and data in supporting businesses. Sue Peters, Program Officer from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, joins to discuss data needs and potential uses in grantmaking for small businesses in our community.

Visualizing Broadband Data in Michigan
Dan Manning, Community Technology Advisor, from Connected Nation Michigan (formerly Connect Michigan) discusses the goals and process of Connected Nation Michigan as well as various data and mapping resources provided to the general public. Current projects and a short demonstration of the interactive mapping capabilities are also discussed.