Mapping Indianapolis - The Science of Somewhere

Mapping Indianapolis - The Science of Somewhere is coming to the Central Library on Saturday, November 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. It's presented by Katie Springer of the Indiana State Data Center, and it's part of the Culture, History, and Society programs hosted by the Indianapolis Special Collections Room.

The session is all about Geographic Information Systems, or GIS—the technology that lets you map data and see how different pieces of information overlap on a map. Springer will walk through it using real-world examples from Indianapolis-Marion County, so you'll see the city you know from a different angle. From there, the talk moves into the broader question of how geography shapes your daily life, including a look at how Google Maps actually works under the hood. It's a chance to see the logic behind the tools we use to get around every day.

Behind the scenes, the session is made possible by the Indiana State Data Center and the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador program. It's held in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) on the 6th floor of the Central Library, at 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. If you're driving in, there's a garage on Pennsylvania Street nearby. The session runs from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 14.