Students

Find maps and data

Students are welcome to download GIS datasets and maps, and to use our online mapping tool, MapSyracuse, for their independent research and class projects. Use the search tools on the Maps, Data & Profiles page.

Contribute maps and data

Students can help to build the SCG spatial data repository by contributing local GIS datasets and maps. Contributed datasets and maps will be used by community partners and students alike to advance geographic research. Visit the Maps, Data & Profiles page to learn more.

Other GIS Resources

We have compiled a list of websites which host a variety of GIS resources, ranging from free online GIS instruction and software to GIS career databases. Click here to see the list.

Get Involved

Internships

Undergraduate students interested in community development, urban planning or social justice are encouraged to apply for the Community Geography Internship Program. Interns support a diverse set of community-based research projects. Students from any university or major are invited to apply, although Geography majors with GIS experience are given preference. Most interns are eligible for course or experience credit and a few paid internships are available. More information is available here. Interested students should complete the inquiry form below.

Inquiry Form

Courses

SCG offers several courses open to graduate and undergraduate students. These courses include:

  • GEO 300: Urban Social Justice
  • GEO 300: Countermapping
  • GEO 484/684: Urban GIS
  • GEO 485/685: Community Geography
    Theory and Practice
  • GEO 489/689: Community Geography
    Internship
  • GEO 600: Participatory Research Methods

Volunteering

SCG projects benefit from the assistance of community and university volunteers. Whether you are a high school or university student, a community activist, or a retiree, you can share your expertise. Skills that are particularly helpful to SCG include GIS, cartography, GPS, Google Maps, photography, journalism, web design, and data analysis. Students interested in fulfilling service learning requirements or internship hours for a course should complete the inquiry form below.

Inquiry Form

Current Student Profiles

Former Students

Former Students

  • Dakota Dorsey

    Dakota Dorsey

    I’m a third year Dual Geography and Television, Radio, and Film student. Originally from Washington, D.C., my interest in the SCG program is rooted in my conservation background and my interest in the social sciences. In past summers, I’ve done Osprey Banding volunteer work on the Chesapeake, and the tenants whose property the osprey nests […]

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  • Jack Cofer

    Jack Cofer

    Hi! I am a Geography major at Syracuse University. I am a local to Syracuse, who went to Ed Smith Elementary and Nottingham High School. I interned with the Syracuse City Department of Parks and Recreation where I gathered coordinates of park assets.  I’m excited by this opportunity to expand my knowledge of the broader […]

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  • Elle Banas

    Elle Banas

    Hi! I’m a sophomore studying Geography and Environment, Sustainability, and Policy. I also have minors in Spanish and Public Policy. I am passionate about creating a more sustainable future by understanding the waste hierarchy. I have worked on minimizing waste by reducing consumption, maximizing reuse, and composting initiatives. Through my experience at my local forest […]

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  • Logan Battaglia

    Logan Battaglia

    I am a graduate student pursuing my Master of Public Administration with a certificate in GIS and Spatial Analysis at Syracuse University. My work spans housing equity research, lead poisoning prevention, sustainability planning, and neighborhood development. Through roles at the Lender Center for Social Justice, Onondaga County Health Department, City of Syracuse, and community organizations […]

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  • Erica Burns

    Erica Burns

    Hello! My name is Erica Burns, and I am a senior at Syracuse University double majoring in Economics and Environment, Sustainability, and Policy. I have a strong interest in food studies, particularly food injustice and food apartheid, as well as community outreach. I am originally from Connecticut and spend much of my time throughout New […]

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  • Aaron Eben

    Aaron Eben

    Hi! I’m a senior Geography and Policy Studies major with a passion for urban planning, crowd science, and transit. Growing up in the New York City metropolitan area, I’ve always been fascinated by the way cities work and how people operate in the urban fabric. I’ve interned in the urban planning field for several years, […]

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  • Emma Kurry

    Emma Kurry

    Hello! My name is Emma Kurry, and I am a senior at Syracuse University majoring in Geography and Environment, Sustainability, and Policy. I am particularly passionate about transit planning and how public transportation initiatives can enhance connectivity and equity. I grew up in Miami, Florida, and recently completed an internship with the City of North […]

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  • Princess Ovin

    Princess Ovin

    I am a senior studying Geography at the Syracuse University. I am interested in urban planning and working to make cities livable and sustainable. I am originally from Queens, NY; coming from such a diverse city where everything is in reach, I strive to research and highlight the importance of urban growth. I am excited […]

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Former Students

Former Students

Former Students