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Conservation GIS Lab
Applying GIS, remote sensing, and data science to advance conservation outcomes
About the Lab
The IIC Conservation GIS Lab provides an opportunity for W&M students to apply their GIS, remote sensing, and data science skills to advance real conservation solutions.
In the Lab, students are matched with an external partner to complete an applied project over a semester with support from W&M faculty mentors. Students in the Lab participate in a weekly lab meeting and meet regularly with their conservation partners.
Student Requirements
To participate in the Conservation GIS Lab, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete CONS 210, GIS 201, BIOL 445 or equivalent prior to the lab
- Available to attend a weekly lab meeting (Monday 1-2 pm ET or Friday 3-4 pm ET depending on the project you are selected for)
- An organized self-starter able to manage project timelines and meet deadlines
- Ready to participate in and lead meetings with external partners
- A problem solver who enjoys developing solutions to challenges
- Able to summarize methods and present research findings at the end of the semester
For questions, please email Erica Garroutte: [[elgarroutte]]
Partner Opportunities
We invite conservation organizations and communities to submit proposals for student-led research projects through the Conservation GIS Lab. We seek projects that have a GIS or remote sensing component to them, have clearly defined objectives than can be accomplished by a student in one semester, and will be impactful for conservation partners in advancing conservation outcomes.