GIS Services
Where Research Meets Spatial Insight
GIS Services partners with University of Utah faculty, researchers, and students working on research projects to incorporate spatial data, mapping, and analysis into their work. We provide support with project planning, geospatial data, spatial methods, visualization, and the creation of publication-ready maps.
Support for Spatial Research
GIS Services can support research projects at any stage - from identifying appropriate data and methods to developing spatial analyses and producing final maps and visualizations. Select a service area below to learn more.
Meet with a GIS specialist to discuss your research questions, project goals, available data, and intended outcomes. Support may include selecting appropriate GIS methods and tools, designing a practical workflow, and identifying the next steps for your project.
Get help locating, evaluating, organizing, and preparing geospatial data for research use. Support may include identifying data sources, converting file formats, georeferencing historical maps or imagery, cleaning spatial data, and resolving inconsistencies between datasets.
Develop spatial analysis workflows and create clear, effective maps and visualizations that communicate research findings. Support may include selecting analytical methods, interpreting spatial results, improving cartographic design, and preparing maps for publications, presentations, proposals, and digital projects.
Receive one-on-one guidance related to the GIS skills and methods needed for a specific research project. Consultations are tailored to applied scholarly work and may include demonstrations, workflow guidance, troubleshooting, and recommendations for continued learning. GIS Services does not provide ongoing tutoring or assistance with routine course assignments.
Schedule a GIS Consultation
Meet with the GIS Specialist to discuss your research question, geospatial data, analytical methods, mapping needs, or project workflow. Consultations are available in person or online.
Connect with GIS Services
Justin Sorensen, GISP
GIS Specialist
J. Willard Marriott Library, Room 2751B
(801) 585-7349
justin.sorensen@utah.edu
ArcGIS Software Licenses
ArcGIS software at the University of Utah uses named-user licensing. To request access or receive assistance with an ArcGIS account or license, contact the DIGIT Lab.
