Preparing Data for Input into Geospatial Applications
Preparing Data for Input into Geospatial Applications
Register through this link to save your seat and receive the meeting link. *This event will be held on GIS Day 2025!* Designed for students, faculty, and researchers new to geospatial mapping (GIS) or working with tabular data, this workshop provides a practical foundation for integrating spreadsheet-based data into spatial analysis workflows. By the end, participants will understand how to prepare and format spreadsheet and CSV format datasets so they can be effectively imported, visualized, and symbolized in a geospatial mapping environment. No prior experience is required.
This session introduces the essential steps for transforming raw coordinate data in spreadsheet or CSV formats into map-ready content suitable for use in geospatial applications. Participants will learn how to identify and clean location data—such as latitude and longitude columns—to ensure proper formatting and structure for correct input into geospatial software like ArcGIS or QGIS. The session will also cover how to address common issues such as inconsistent field names, missing values, or incorrect coordinate systems that can prevent successful mapping.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please email library-event-accessibility@groups.office365.vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Campus:
- Blacksburg Campus
- Audience:
- Alumni Beginners Faculty/Staff Graduate Students Public Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Workshop > Data Science
Geospatial Data Curator