Drop by and join the Library for a Mapathon as a part of the UC GIS Week. We will contribute to the Missing Maps project, which empowers volunteers to map vulnerable areas assisting humanitarian organizations trying to meet the needs of people who live at risk of disasters and crises. 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.

We’ll trace buildings and roads from satellite images—no experience is required! Your contributions will support critical recovery efforts in crisis-prone regions. Tell us you're coming by registering today!

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 Mapathon is hosted by the Library in collaboration with UC GIS Week and the UC Berkeley GIS & Mapping Community of Practice.

Location

UC GIS Week Mapathon at UC Berkeley is being held in the Earth Sciences & Map Library seminar room, on the ground floor of McCone Hall.

The link(s) for synchronous, remote participation will be provided to registered participants on the morning of the event.