Category: Course Student Work

*I have completed the GEOG 291 quiz and reviewed the syllabus*

My name is Brittney Parks and I am a senior at OWU. I am majoring in zoology and botany, with a minor in philosophy. I am planning to pursue a PhD. after I graduate this spring. On campus I am the secretary of the Women in STEM club and fundraising chair for the Women’s Rugby club. I have also been doing research with Dr. Gangloff for three years. I am hoping that being able to learn GIS will help me have a more diverse set of skills to assist me in my future research. 

Admittedly, I knew very little about GIS when I selected this course, I had just been told it would be a good skill to have. After reading this chapter I feel like I have a much better understanding of what GIS is. I had always just thought of GIS as an environmental science thing, so it was interesting reading about all of the interesting applications for GIS. I found it especially interesting that it can be used for researching the spread of infectious diseases and archeology. The example of John Snow’s application of visual intuition mapping to study the Cholera outbreak (Page 13) reminded me of how GIS could be used to study infectious diseases. I hadn’t considered that GIS could be applied to situations like that. 

This reading helped me understand the concepts and details of GIS better. The author discusses the difference between mapping, which is visually displaying geographic information, and spatial imaging, which generates information using geographic information. I was previously unaware of the different definitions of GIS, geographic information science (GIScience) and geographic information system (GISystem), but I think the reading did a good job of explaining it. To my understanding, GISystem is the development of tools and processes to analyze spatial data and GIScience is studying the theories and concepts related to spatial data. The author described it as “GIScience is the theoretical basis for GISystems” (Page 11). It was also interesting to read about the debate and discourse occurring within the GIS field. They are still trying to figure out how to define boundaries and categories for spatial entities. I found the examples of the boundary between the mountains and the foothill and the categorization of mountain elevation levels to be helpful in understanding this. Learning about how there is still debate within the field really highlights how it is still an actively growing and developing field. 

Application 1:

In this study, they used GIS to map out the presence of a viper species in the Iberian Peninsula in comparison to the suitability of the habitat in the area. Applications like this can be very important for wildlife conservation research.

Habitat suitability map is shown below.

Santos, X., Brito, J. C., Sillero, N., Pleguezuelos, J. M., Llorente, G. A., Fahd, S., & Parellada, X. (2006). Inferring habitat-suitability areas with ecological modelling techniques and GIS: A contribution to assess the conservation status of Vipera latastei. Biological Conservation, 130(3), 416–425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2006.01.003

Application 2:

In this study, they used GIS to look at soil moisture across part of India and how it affects the agricultural capabilities in the area. Applications like this can be very important for fulfilling agricultural needs with the increase in drought conditions.

Soil moisture in the study area is shown below.

Saha, A., Patil, M., Goyal, V. C., & Rathore, D. S. (2019). Assessment and Impact of Soil Moisture Index in Agricultural Drought Estimation Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. Proceedings, 7(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECWS-3-05802

I completed the GEOG 291 Quiz and reviewed the syllabus

My name is Elijah Grennell. This year I’m a junior, and I’m double majoring in Biology and Environmental Science. I’m from Whitehall, Ohio, which is a little east of Columbus.  I’m interested in doing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) after I graduate from college, primarily in manufacturing.  As for why I’m taking this class, yes, it’s a core requirement for Envs. But I wanted to learn more about GIS.

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I’ve never heard of GIS until I added Environmental Science as a major my sophomore year. Since then, I’ve heard it all the time from students and faculty; however, I never actually knew what it was. Originally, I thought that GIS was only used for things like research projects that either big companies or universities conduct, but after reading the chapter, I now see that it can be anything. This reading helped me visually understand what GIS is. Before, i though GIS was just one basic overall map that only generally showed a specific item or topic that you were focusing on. However, now I understand that it is more of a group of maps that contain information to help gather awareness (or that’s what I got from the reading…)

One thing that specifically stood out to me was how it can be used to locate clusters of infectious diseases. The idea of mapping out either the locations where the disease/sickness sprouted or spread seems interesting but also quite difficult. Since I want to work in EHS, I think GIS would be a good skill to learn now rather than later. This is because the primary role in EHS is to maintain a safe and suitable environment. If I learn to understand and actually do GIS work, it would allow me to do things such as mapping hazards and air quality around job locations.

Another thing that I found interesting while reading is the origin of GIS; in the chapter, it says that GIS originated in architecture around the 1960’s because of a guy named Ian McHarg. He wanted to find the most straightforward and convenient place to build a new highway, so he made an overlay of drawings/maps of the surrounding area. Just the thought that such a simple idea has now taken such a significant role, not only in architecture but in almost every aspect of everyday life.  I also liked that in the article it’s stated that although it was made for architecture, any group could have come up with the idea.

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This study researched two species of lizards, Agamidae and Lacertidae lizards found in Turkey, and then tracked their locations. Their goal was to track the lizards and observe their preference in habitat in order to use GIS to find similar ones.  I chose this because I was initially looking for GIS tracking of reptiles as a form of indicator species for environmental change; however, I couldn’t find any. This was still interesting though.

Mert, A. & Kirac, A. (2019). GIS as a tool to map habitat suitability for two lizard species using environmental factors. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 28(2A), 1330-1336.

I have finished the GEOG 291 Quiz:

Pictured above is me standing in front of the London Tower!

Hello, my name is Brandon Elliott, but I go by Brandon Hughes. I am a freshman majoring in environmental studies. The reason I took this class is that my brother, who is a senior, expressed how he enjoyed learning about GIS and its uses from this course. I am also interested in the implications of GIS and how it is used to analyze land for various uses. I intend to do fieldwork with my environmental studies degree, so taking this GEOG 291 course will expand my knowledge of analyzing data, understanding the GIS resource, as well as how to utilize this system for my benefit.

Prior to this week’s reading, my understanding of GIS from my brother, who also is majoring in environmental studies, was that it was a system that people used to create maps and record the geography of locations. After the first reading, I now understand the value that GIS has, not only for simple factors like delivery services and maps but also for its utilization by emergency services and zoning. GIS has been utilized countless times dating back to the 1960s when the technology behind the system was being developed and the capabilities had not yet been fully comprehended. 

Schuurman’s initial chapter highlighted how the nascent GIS system was underestimated because of its technological limitations, an idea that resonated with me. Numerous people preferred manual cartography rather than computerized spatial analysis. This highlights how new technology may not always be a hit initially and can use improvements in order to adopt the system until it takes off. I find this interesting because at this time many individuals still preferred the physical and traditional cartography techniques rather than the newly invented GIS system of using computerized methods. This trend is becoming apparent in present times with how people are beginning to revert back to more traditional methods rather than newer technology such as the use of AI. However we could also be in a similar period where the newer technology is not trusted but with advancements the systems become more utilized and advanced. The spatial analysis confusion from common mapping can be highlighted by my observation with how individuals may not fully understand the differences i the systems and how they have independent uses rather than 

The textbook mentions how transformations within the digital environment have huge impacts on the accuracy of GIS. In order to limit large fluctuations in the data causing inaccuracy, GIScientist must account for the impact of transformations. This insight provides a strong basis for an understanding of how much data and layers are compiled within the geospatial tool that even small alterations can have a domino effect through the various layers of the mapping system.

The GIS system is used in countless aspects of life for numerous fields. I chose to look into GIS’s impact on an interest of mine in identifying invasive plant species and analyzing the factors contributing to their spread. After researching this topic and GIS’s application on this I learned that the system compiles soil types, rainfall patterns, and terrain of a location that plays a large role in the spread of these species. Scientists may analyze the current data of the region and compile a visualization for future vegetation prediction scenarios, such as this image of Yosemite that the National Park Service utilizes:

“Geographic Information System” Yosemite National Park, National Park Service, Aug. 22, 2023 (Projected Future Vegetation).

An additional application of GIS can be inverse to predicting and limiting the spread of invasive species by mapping and protecting ‌native species. This application of GIS is also widely utilized by National Park services and conservation groups to analyze the data behind why these species are thriving or struggling and how to adapt their approach to maximize conservation.

Sources:

• “Geographic Information System” Yosemite National Park, National Park Service, Aug. 22, 2023 (Projected Future Vegetation).https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/gis.htm 

I completed the GEOG 291 quiz and reviewed the syllabus

Hello my name is Elliott Montana and I am a junior here at Ohio Wesleyan. I enjoy swimming on the swim team and going out fishing with my buddies. I am a Biology and Geography dual major hoping to pursue a career in natural resources/wildlife crime prevention. I think that the addition of GIS skills both as a desktop and online application will boost my career success in the field I plan to enter.

I have heard about GIS from several colleagues during my first year here at OWU and felt confused by what exactly it was and how it was used. My first interpretation is that it was solely a device used to make 3D maps. I now see that it is more complex than that and encompasses not just the technology used but also the analysis used to interpret the figures and data collected.

I thought that the idea of GIS being the “clearing of the fuzzy” was an interesting sentiment and made some sense to me. To me this translates to a set of decisions that help us define the distinct patterns that we can sense while viewing spatial objects through a geographic lens ex; what separates a mountain and a hill.

In addition to this I had not realized quite how much GIS is built into all the systems that function in our human society ex: The garbage routes and bike paths mentioned in the text. I had assumed that these processes were carried out by polling methods or simple measurements of distance covered.

I do not believe that my understanding of what GIS is has reached completion(I don’t believe anybody’s understanding of new and evolving things ever reaches 100%) but I think I will gain a better understanding of the concept over the next reading and practical hands-on experience with the technology.

Application 1

A GIS spatial analysis was used for several different factors in projecting habitat suitability for several species of marine fish in the Port Phillip Bay. The catch data was taken by fishing companies in the bay. Parameters measured include depth, substratum and sediment type.

Morris, L., & Ball, D. (2006, January 1). Habitat suitability modelling of economically important fish species with commercial fisheries data. Ices Journal Of Marine Science. Academic.Oup.Com. https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/63/9/1590/696978?utm_source=chatgpt.com&login=true

Application 2

The next study aimed to identify swimming pools within an area using  the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) which works within a GIS system to identify standing water that is constituted as a swimming pool. The purpose of this is to identify places where mosquitoes might be breeding in an effort to combat the spread of the deadly West Nile virus.

APA Style

McFeeters, S. K. (2013). Using the Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) within a Geographic Information System to Detect Swimming Pools for Mosquito Abatement: A Practical Approach. Remote Sensing, 5(7), 3544-3561. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs5073544

Part 1

I completed the GEOG 291 quiz and reviewed the syllabus and schedule.

Part 2 Introduction

     My name is Mia Boldman, majoring in Zoology and Environmental Science. I am from Huron, Ohio and I am a junior at Ohio Wesleyan. I am interested in conducting research in national parks focused on conservation efforts tMy name is Mia Boldman, and I am majoring in Zoology and Environmental Science. I am from Huron, Ohio, and I am a junior at Ohio Wesleyan. I am interested in conducting research in national parks focused on conservation efforts to restore wildlife populations. Taking GEOG 291 will help me understand this important resource, which can track environmental changes and provide vital information about ecosystems within protected areas such as national parks. o restore wildlife populations. Taking GEOG 291 will help me understand this important resource, which can track environmental changes and provide vital information about ecosystems within naturally protected areas such as national parks. 

Part 3 Schuurman Ch. 1

     I have heard of geospatial analysis before, but I never knew how many different aspects of life GIS can be useful in. It surprised me that GIS is used in so many different ways, from different kinds of scientists to big corporations such as Starbucks and car companies. Seeing GIS being used by city officials is interesting because GIS provides information on where properties lie in the area, from residential to industrial, and which ones are impacted by construction. This is just one example that shows GIS makes such a big impact today and in our everyday lives.

     I learned that there are three distinctions between GIScience and GISystems. The distinctions between these are very close, and data can be misrepresented. GISystems are processes for outputting data and digital coding, where classification comes at the end. There tends to be some debate regarding what the spatial data shows, which causes heated discussion on what the parameter should be for spatial objects. There is a major disagreement on what boundaries are created between the spatial objects. For instance, the discussion on what the boundary for mountains is a heated conversation for all parties involved because a mountain ranges from small to extremely large, and the boundary can have a small range like up to 1,000 m or a bigger range like up to 5,000 m. On the other hand, GIScience provides the theoretical basis for what is executed. It is also reliant on spatial data, but it refines the boundaries to have equal bearings. All of the boundaries drawn always provide a different result based on levels of aggression.

Part 4 Applications

     GIS applications are used in a variety of ways in conservation. Researchers will use spatial analysis to track the migration patterns of specific species to find new ecosystems around the world. Scientists will use GIS to assist with where and how protective measures are applied in habitats. 

Null. “WCS Canada Story Maps Collection.” ArcGIS StoryMaps, Esri, 5 Dec. 2022, storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/557d7b52083349068a747affd5a1420c?item=4.

I have finished the GEOG 291 quiz 😀

Pictured above: me standing atop Marblehead Lighthouse 🙂

Prior to attending OWU, I had not heard of anything beyond surface-level mentions of GIS technology or of classes dedicated to GIS, even within my high school’s environmental science course. My brother, previously a field biology major, was not fond of the geology or geography sides of his major, so I initially had a negative impression of GIS and similar courses. Before completing this reading, I had a very rudimentary understanding of what exactly GIS is and what it can accomplish, especially in interdisciplinary studies of the environment such as environmental architecture or environmental impacts on disease research.

Learning of the history of GIS technology and doing my own research into the quantitative revolution that Schuurman repeatedly describes was incredibly fascinating, especially as I could relate it to my own understanding of technology at the time of the 1950s and 60s (specifically think of NASA’s room-sized IBM computers used during the Apollo missions). Additionally, learning of the unclear history of the preceding technologies that ultimately inspired research and the development of GIS technology was both interesting and largely surprising, as GIS technology has been developed in the modern, recorded era and alongside other technological revolutions, such as personal computers and data storage.

Additionally, I was surprised by the pervasiveness of GIS technology in geographical analysis, especially as Schuurman specifically notes how GIS affects construction, transportation, and recreation to such a high degree. Even as GIS has its limitations with fuzzy boundaries that are difficult to categorize, GIS is still an incredibly important technology into understanding multiple environmental and human-dependent impacts and how these factors interact with one another. I was very intrigued to learn about GIS scientists and their ability to predict certain subjects such as urban growth, with the inclusion of pre-existing GIS data and analysis of the rate of growth or decline in certain factors.

GIS technology can be used to map and understand soil composition and how it may effect an ecosystem. Pictured above is a map of the type of substrate along the bottom of Lake Erie throughout multiple state and international boundaries. Researchers at the Ohio State University analyzed the potential spread of invasive zebra mussels in Lake Erie by modeling the bathymetry and substrate type along the bottom of Lake Erie, using data from both models to predict how the mussels may spread over time.

Haltuch, Melissa A., et al. “Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysis of Ecosystem Invasion: Exotic Mussels in Lake Erie.” https://www.jstor.org/stable/2670637

I read the syllabus and I took the Geog 291 quiz.

My name is Makaylin Bailey. I am a senior double majoring in fine studio arts and environmental studies. I am enrolled in this class because I would like to become more aware and be more educated in the field of modern technology that collects data about our environment.

Before this reading I had heard of GIS but never knew how impactful it is on society. Reading this actually blew my mind because I never realized how much of our everyday lives is controlled by GIS. Everything from healthcare tracking disease outbreaks to corporate businesses and even law enforcement is constantly using this. 

But what really stood out to me, especially looking at it from an art and environmental perspective, is how much the whole point of it has changed. When it first beganIan the man who started the whole “overlay”, was just stacking pieces of tracing paper on top of each other on a table. It was a hands-on, artistic process, and he was doing it to conserve the environment. He wanted to make sure highways wouldn’t bulldoze over forests or ruin wildlife habitats. It was constructed to help humans stop being so destructive. But looking at today’s world, it seems like the purpose of it has completely flipped. Now it just feels extremely commercialized and highly benefits corporations. Instead of saving nature, giant companies just use it to track our digital interest and spy on our buying habits. Just to figure out where to put a new Starbucks or anything else trending on the average consumers list. It went from protecting the environment to mostly fueling giant corporations.

It also made a lot of sense to me why people back in 1988 were arguing and divided over the evolution of computers and GIS. Some geographers wanted the computer to analyze spatial data, but others wanted to print the maps out so humans could then interpret the data for themselves by using their eyes and identifying  patterns using intuition. This is very similar to what modern society is debating right now with AI. It demonstrates that if we aren’t careful, the tech we build to help us understand the world might just end up being used by big corporations to control and monitor us.

This map monitor and tracks areas growing and monitoring milkweed and native plant species as well as the monarch butterfly species withing the documented areas.

Wright, Dr. Dawn. “To Save the Monarch Butterfly: Taking Action with Maps.” Esri, 10 May 2024, www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/mapping-to-save-monarchs.

This map has Native American mound location mapped around the USA specifically the midwest to east.

Google My Maps, Google, www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1R2PaO3dIlkDTiJnG2mvYUjzEtsE&shorturl=1&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic&ll=35.97229958940984%2C-85.97012846250001&z=5. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

I read the syllabus and schedule, and I took the Geog 291 quiz!

Hello, my name is Kiley Sisler. I am a current sophomore and I am from Powell, Ohio. I am still currently undecided for my major; I am leaning towards astrophysics and computer science though. I am taking this class because I wanted to add ArcGIS Pro to my resume. Outside of Ohio Wesleyan, I partake in Tang Soo Do, and I am training to get my fourth-degree black belt right now.  

Chapter 1. 

I had never heard of GIS until I attended a career fair last year. I originally thought GIS was just used to map things like plants, forests, the way water flows and ecosystems. GIS originally started out in 1962, when Ian McHarg wanted to build a highway with the least amount of disturbance to everything around it. He used pieces of paper to create layers to find the spot of least disturbance to build the highway. I find it interesting that computerized spatial analysis was not really explored until the early 60’s, because the physical maps were acting as a decoy of the impact spatial analysis could have. 

There are many identities of GIS, GISystems, GIScientists, and GIScience. GISystems are assumed to be true by most of the users. It took a while for a new identity of GIS to be created/found. The next one was GIScience, which is the theoretical basis of GISystems. GIScientists are people that question the models, and if they would work in different scenarios. The work of these GIScientists starts before any of the data is put in digitally as well. GISystems has different processes compared to GIScience, such as classifications, spatial analysis, and digital encoding. Where GIScience has more theoretical bases and justification for these processes. Both GISystems and GIScience are dependent on spatial data. 

The definitions of boundaries are a heated topic, especially when it comes to resources. GIS is now used to help predict future outcomes from previous data. Some of the power that GIS has is from the power it has from visualization. Geographic visualization is both traditional cartography and the ability of expressing physical relationships with spatial data visually. GIS is used in agriculture, finding which crop is best based on the soil tests, and it is also used by the government for tax purposes. I never knew that GIS was used so much and on such a wide scale.  

Application 1

GIS for Carnivorous Plant Distribution & Conservation

Source:  Distribution Map – Carnivorous Plant Database 

Carnivorous plants—such as Drosera, Nepenthes, Sarracenia, and Utricularia—often inhabit nutrient-poor wetlands and highly specific microclimates. GIS helps researchers map species distributions, model habitat suitability, and track environmental changes affecting these sensitive plants. Some key GIS uses for carnivorous plants include mapping global species occurrences, modeling climate, identifying biodiversity hotspots, and helping support conservation planning in threatened wetland ecosystems. 

General GIS applications in environmental monitoring (contextual environmental GIS research)

Application 2

World Resources Institute. “Global Forest Watch.” WRI Data Explorer, World Resources Institute, 2026, https://datasets.wri.org/applications/global-forest-watch-app?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

GIS Application: Monitoring Deforestation

One important application of GIS in deforestation is Global Forest Watch (GFW), an online platform that uses satellite data and interactive maps to monitor changes in forests around the world. GIS allows users to see where trees are being lost and compare forest changes over time. Global Forest Watch can also show information about protected areas, land use, and deforestation alerts. This makes GIS useful for governments, researchers, and conservation organizations because they can identify areas experiencing forest loss and determine where conservation efforts may be needed. For example, a researcher could use the map to examine tree-cover loss in the Amazon rainforest and compare it with roads, protected areas, or agricultural regions. Global Forest Watch provides near-real-time information about where and how forests are changing, making it an important GIS application for monitoring and responding to deforestation.

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Hello, my Name is Janie (Garcia) Bailey) I am 49 years old. I was born and raised in North West Ohio, a small town called Tedrow. My father is a Texas native American Latino self taught Auto Mechanic and my mother is a Michigan native Farmer and Architect. I attended Pettisville Highschool graduated in 1995. I attended Hocking College and completed a Associates Degree in Applied Science, Wildlife Recreation and Park Ranger Services. I completed OPOTA and worked as a State Park Officer for the ODNR for several years. While in service I was awarded Life Saving Recognition for a ice water Rescue and promoted to Specialist Officer. I left the ODNR to pursue my own business venture as a self employed Taxidermist. My first role at OWU was working for Public Safety. I currently hold a position in Facilities as a Central Receiving Clerk. I am a active outdoor enthusiast. I enjoy hunting, fishing, foraging and low impact camping. I have a small hobby farm where I grow many vegetables, fruits and have a Apiary. I also have cattle, rabbits, chickens and goats which we raise for family consumption. I enjoy the challenge and benefits of being self sustaining. Goal in life is to leave the smallest carbon footprint achievable. I am a Environmental Studies Major

Nadine Schuurman’s book chapter shows how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) quietly power our modern world. It’s easy to think of GIS as just digital mapping or GPS, but it actually touches almost every part of our lives. From showing farmers how to grow crops better to helping cities plan utility lines, track diseases, or decide where to build new stores, GIS works behind the scenes to help people make smart decisions based on location. What makes GIS so neat is how it turns messy lists of data into clear pictures. Schuurman explains how it all started with a simple idea: stacking clear sheets of paper over each other to see how different things on a map overlap—like roads, rivers, and property boundaries. Today, computers do this instantly. Instead of staring at huge spreadsheets of numbers, GIS lets us see patterns on a map, making complicated information easy for anyone to understand. This is huge when it comes to the environmental impact of construction. Building things like highways, housing complexes, or factories can easily damage nature. With GIS, planners can run “what-if”scenariosbefore a single digger moves any dirt. They can stack map layers to see if a new building will pollute a nearby river, destroy local animal habitats, or cause flooding down the road. Instead of fixing environmental mistakes after a project is finished, GIS helps us spot risks ahead of time. It acts as a bridge between human progress and nature, helping us build what we need without destroying the environment around us.

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Finished GEOG 291 Quiz!!

Hello! I am Talia Jefferson. I am a sophomore and am majoring in Environmental Science. I love getting outside, taking walks, and watching different shows.

Before reading  Schuurman ch. 1 I was not aware of what GIS was/is. It was a term that I heard a lot last year and yet I never took the time to understand what it meant. When I have thought of GIS, my first thoughts were mapping, and now I know that is only a tiny part of what GIS does.  GIS began as a way for a landscape architect to make the most optimal route for a new highway. It began as a need for innovation and then eventually evolved.

I realized while reading I had heard the term GIS in National Geographic docs. I remember in the vidoes, GIS was used to reconstruct a visual of what land in an area looked like hundreds to thousand years ago. I always found this very interesting and a good use of tech. The visual reconstruction made it so the scientists could start to understand ancient life and practices to enhance our historical knowledge. It is always important to learn and understand the past, especially the parts of ancient history that is still left widely unknown. But this is not the only good GIS can do. The article mentioned GIS success in health, agriculture, development etc…

Gis is used to map an area to then analyze spatial data within location and other descriptions. Which is then used to for urban planning, tracking natural disasters/climate, used for businesses, resource management…all things that are important to help society function efficiently. Before reading this article I did not understand the importance of GIS. It was merely a word I heard from time to time and one I never put my thought into. Now I can appreciate the full extent of GIS and the science behind it while also learning how to use it in this class.

This image represents three main areas that show the analysis of the spatial context of the services for LQBGTIA people that were disproportionately located in areas with less people of color and underrepresented in Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino groups.

Chicago LGBTQ service sites and race/ethnicity. Racial/ethnic data is based on the 2011–2015 American Community Survey estimates and presented at the block group level. ORD, O’Hare International Airport; MDW, Midway International Airport

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This image is a map of the climate in norther Iran. The purpose of the map is to plan for planting and restoration of the endangered lily in the northern part of Iran. More maps were preparied that then were overlaid in GIS software to separate suitable regions for planting vs non-suitable regions for planting. It was found that 19 suitable regions were compatible with the site condition of the species were queried in the GIS.

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