GIS Services provides collaborative support to help faculty and researchers effectively integrate spatial data, GIS tools, and spatial analysis into their work. From initial data preparation through analysis, visualization, and final map production, our focus is on collaborating to create outputs that strengthen research, publications, proposals, and presentations.
Support for Spatial Research
Whether you are beginning a new project or working with existing data, GIS Services can help you incorporate spatial methods and geospatial technologies into your research workflow.
We work directly with faculty and researchers to understand project goals and identify the most effective spatial approaches for addressing research questions. Support may include project planning, workflow development, methodological guidance, and identifying appropriate GIS tools and analytical techniques.
We assist with locating, organizing, preparing, and managing spatial data for research use. This includes support with data sourcing, formatting, georeferencing, data cleaning, and ensuring consistency across datasets.
We help transform spatial data into meaningful analysis and clear visual communication products. This includes map design, spatial analysis workflows, data visualization, and cartographic outputs that support academic publications, presentations, proposals, and research dissemination.
We provide one-on-one consultations and collaborative guidance designed to help researchers build practical GIS and spatial analysis skills relevant to their projects. Support is research-focused and tailored to applied scholarly work rather than classroom tutoring or course assignments.
Connect with GIS Services
Justin Sorensen, GISP
GIS Specialist
J. Willard Marriott Library — 2751B
📞 (801) 585-7349
✉️ justin.sorensen@utah.edu
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GIS Services provides collaborative project support for faculty and researchers working with spatial data, GIS analysis, mapping, and visualizations.
Virtual & In-Person Options Available!
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ArcGIS Software Licenses
Access to ArcGIS software requires a named-user license. Please contact the DIGIT Lab to request access or receive assistance with licensing.
