Geographic Information Systems at College of the Atlantic represents the fusion of the arts and sciences. Many of the student maps on this site are clear illustrations of this. This academic year marks the 26th Anniversary of the Geographic Information Systems Laboratory! Established in 1988 the GIS Lab is the first of its kind to be established at a small college. It is the technical hub for mapping, analysis and planning and serves the entire academic program. The GIS program is founded on learning by doing, through partnerships, training, research and service. Students engage in a broad range of projects while providing valuable assistance to local communities and research efforts. Students often work cooperatively with federal, state and local officials, as well as nonprofit organizations. This approach prepares students for jobs, internships and graduate work where spatial thinking and technical skills provide COA students with a distinct and marketable advantage
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