UC GIS Week Mapathon at UC San Diego
Schedule
Wed Nov 20 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Geisel Library | San Diego, CA
About this Event
Each year, disasters around the world affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally ‘missing’ from open and accessible maps and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts.
Join the Library for a Mapathon to contribute to the Missing Maps project, which empowers volunteers to map vulnerable areas before disaster or crisis strikes to reduce risks and aid humanitarian efforts. We’ll work together to trace buildings and roads from satellite images—no experience is required! Your contributions will support critical recovery efforts in crisis-prone regions.
Join us for the whole event or drop in as your schedule allows. This is a fun and meaningful way to de-stress.
No experience or special skills are required. This is a Bring Your Own Device event. Bring your own laptops and chargers.
This is a fun and meaningful way to de-stress. Tell us you're coming by registering today!
Location
UC GIS Week Mapathon at UC San Diego is an in-person-only event. Find us at Geisel Library, Classroom 1 on the 2nd (main) Floor across from the Service Hub.
What to do before the Map-a-thon
Accounts
- Get an OpenStreet Map (OSM) account. You can link this account to your HOTOSM account.
- Get an HOTOSM account. You will use to participate in the Mapathon by contributing to humanitarian mapping projects.
Tutorials and Guides
- Online Tutorial made specifically for the Mapathon
- Mapathon Quick Guide
- OSM Video on how to use the task manager.
- HOT OSM Quick Start Guide
What to expect once the Map-a-thon begins
We will be giving brief tutorials/workshops to get people up to speed and we will have volunteers on hand to get you started and answer questions.
Parking and Directions
Driving: For directions and parking information for this event, click here. All visitors to the UC San Diego campus are required to display a valid parking pass. The closest parking to Geisel Library is the Hopkins Parking Structure. For information about accessible parking on campus, click here.
Bus: City bus routes Rapid 201 Super Loop, Rapid 202 Super Loop, 30, 41 and 101 all go through UC San Diego. Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. This stop is approximately 0.3 miles from Geisel Library via Library Walk. Note: the westbound bus stop at Gilman & Myers Drive will be closed for construction until September 2026. See Alerts & Detours.
Trolley: The trolley's Blue Line provides direct, frequent service to UC San Diego. Exit at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station. Geisel Library is approximately 0.3 miles away via Matthews Lane. For more information, visit the UC San Diego PRONTO FAQ or use the MTS Trip Planner.
Questions?
Contact: Jen Cormier, [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Geisel Library, 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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