Resources

Rutgers has a site license for ESRI GIS software.

Faculty, staff, and students doing non-commercial academic work now have free access through software.rutgers.edu to Esri’s ArcGIS software. ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) platform that offers both desktop (ArcGIS Pro) and cloud-based applications (ArcGIS Online and multiple, seamlessly integrated web applications) for displaying and analyzing location-based data. You can set up your ArcGIS account through the Rutgers Software Portal. If you have any questions, please email the software team at software@oit.rutgers.edu.

How can I learn about GIS at Rutgers?

• Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis Program
• Continuing Education Program
• Department of Geography Program
• The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Program
• Contact GIS specialist Sue Oldenburg at RULibraries or OARC

Where can I use GIS software at Rutgers?

A Rutgers net ID and password are needed for all of the options listed below.

• Rutgers Public Computer Labs
• Through the Rutgers Virtual Computer labs (access from any platform Mac or PC)
• On your own computer; download software through the Rutgers Software Portal
• Online; log into Rutgers ArcGIS Online

Where can I Get Help with Research?

The Office of Research Analytics‘ staff utilize and develop state of the art geographic information systems (GIS) to expand geospatial visualizations and analyses into custom analytical and web-based mapping tools to meet the evolving needs of research and extension.

 

ESRI Summer Internships & Event Volunteer Opportunities

https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/careers/student-jobs

 

What if you do not have access to ESRI ArcGIS software?

QGIS is a free, open source GIS. Visit https://qgis.org/en/site/ for more information.

 

University Consortium for Geographic Information Science

The University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) is a non-profit organization that creates and supports communities of practice for GIScience research, education, and policy endeavors in higher education and with allied institutions. https://www.ucgis.org/site/home2

 

NJ Geospatial Forum Meetings

The New Jersey Geospatial Forum (NJGF) is a community of individuals from various sectors with a common interest in the geospatial industry. NJGF is open to the public and encourages individuals to participate in meetings and discussions. https://www.nj.gov/njgf/#!/

 

Big Ten Geospatial Information Network (BTAA-GIN) Conference

The Big Ten GIS Conference brings together students, educators, researchers, librarians, professionals, and humanities scholars to share geospatial work and explore emerging directions in research and practice.

https://gin.btaa.org/conference/

 

RUGIS meeting minutes are available via Microsoft Teams RUGIS site