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Geographic Information Systems & Cartography

Geographic Information Systems can be used to store, edit, analyze, share, and display geographic information.

Getting Help

The Geospatial Research Lab, located on the Lower Level of Bender Library in Room B53, provides a variety of GIS support services for American University students, staff, and faculty. We can help you find and use geospatial data, troubleshoot GIS software, plan a mapping project, and design geospatial visualizations.

Bender Library

The Geospatial Research Lab provides one-on-one consultations for GIS and mapping projects and an introduction/overview to software and tools. Consultations can be conducted either in-person and via Zoom. Use the button below to schedule an appointment.

If none of the available appointment times are convenient for you, please email the Geospatial Research Lab to arrange another time.