Smith College Spatial Analysis Lab (SAL)

Here at the @smithcollege Spatial Analysis Lab we’re excited for a new semester of spatial thinking, collaborating, and drone flying! Stop by to chat about all things spatial and GIS related! 📸 Great picture from one of our students in the drone course, Alyssa!

@smithcollege seeks next amazing Spatial Data Specialist to work in the Spatial Analysis Lab dedicated to spatial analysis, critical cartography, and critical #GIS #Maps #mapping #remotesensing. JD and application at: bit.ly/SmithCollege_S…

How do you use #maps? Overheard waiter @HenHouseMN give directions to washroom "see the map, turn right" (red arrow added for emphasis) #NACIS2022

Mapping & Tracking @smithcollege #geothermal energy project w #drones bit.ly/geothermal2022

Another "step" towards virtual landscapes @smithcollege. Partners include @SmithCEEDS,Imaging Center, & Geosciences. Project to include #drone imagery, close range #photogrammetry, and 360 video, sound?, to build immersive landscapes. #dinosaurs #wmass skfb.ly/owYwF

Developing virtual landscapes for Geosciences @smithcollege. #Dinosaur footprint proof of concept is promising with more to follow. #Polycam #dinosuar #ctriver skfb.ly/owXQz

Looking for fun quotes related to flying (drones) - as example Doug Adams: “Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” #drones #drones4good #goodreads #teachingdrones #droneart

@tladeras somewhat adjacent, but also helpful to remember beginner's mind

I'm not the best coder or developer, but I harness that feeling of impostor syndrome to connect with learners. This is also why I like collaborating with learners who are having difficulties - working with them makes the material much stronger.

Something I'm musing about this morning. Michael Caine always talks about "using the disadvantage" - using what others consider your own flaws as possible strengths. I'm not the highest energy presenter - but many people find my energy to be reassuring.

How are folks storing and sharing their drone imagery (orthomosaics, oriented imagery, video, etc)? How do you balance discoverability, access, ease of use? What features do you look for in an image/data portal? Thoughts and reviews are welcome. Thanks.

Stuff the Tofurkey Map by sharing where you're spending Thanksgiving break and dish out a meaningful grub: bit.ly/TofurkeyMap2021 @smithcollege

Backed Shelter: An Atlas on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/guerr…

Scouting research sites for drone mapping & photography class @smithcollege. Research may involve swimming, kayaking, #wildlife, open air, forest bathing, and stunning & informative images. #drones4good #GIS #lake #ecology

Never know how far downstream a story map will travel. Picked up by @MaryCorbet and referenced in her wonderful article "Needlework History: On Mills, Floods, and Embroidery Threads" @smithcollege @esri #storymaps #millriver bit.ly/MRflood

Well crafted #storymap by @smithgis student assistant in collaboration w @smithartmuseum scma.smith.edu/art/exhibition…

@eklose @smithcollege Done by a Smithie - Carolyn H. Galbraith

@SmithGIS @smithcollege Such a pretty map.

Our spring workshop series @smithcollege attending to Women's History Month featuring navigator's, pictorial maps, history, and more. science.smith.edu/sal/2021/03/03…

Gratitude to @AirdataUAV for enabling live stream drone flights for @smithcollege @SmithCollegeSDS class. @BaumerBen provided great play by play analysis and we plan to do again soon! #somanymovingparts

The theater department @smithcollege transformed our COVID-19 experience #map - bit.ly/cv19maps - into performative space as part of the Amplifier Project! New way to think about our practice! sophia.smith.edu/theamplifier/e… #mapperformance #mapacting #amplifyproject

Cartographic ode to turkey day and native american heritage day – be the crowd to our annual crowdsourced tofurkey map: bit.ly/sal-tofurkey20… @smithcollege

Happy GIS Day from ///shared.slide.sugar! Here's a cozy rendition of MacLeish Field Station at @smithcollege/@SmithCEEDS for #30DayMapChallenge Day 18 Land Use using @John_M_Nelson's purls of wisdom. #MAGISDay2020