GIS Facilities

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Geographic Information Systems

Supporting and encouraging classes and independent research

The GIS Lab at College of the Atlantic is a dedicated, modern workspace located in the Davis Center for Human Ecology on the north end of campus. The lab supports classes, research, and community projects under the leadership of GIS Lab Director Gordon Longsworth ’90, who helped establish the lab and brings extensive expertise in environmental and spatial analysis.

State-of-the-art technology and software

  • 11 Dell Optiplex 7090 workstations, each equipped with industry-standard GIS software
  • ESRI University Site License, giving full access to the latest ArcGIS platforms, training, and data
  • ArcGIS Online organizational account and ArcGIS Pro with advanced extensions
  • Additional ESRI tools and apps for analysis, business, planning, mobile, and community engagement
  • Support for both web and desktop GIS workflows, including advanced modeling, urban planning, and field data collection

Industry experience for students

Our licensing and technical resources ensure students graduate with hands-on skills using current GIS technology, preparing them for research, internships, and professional work.

Connect with the GIS Lab

Interested in using the GIS Lab for a class or project?
Contact the GIS Lab director Gordon Longsworth

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Student voices

COA Might be Right for You if…

…you are ready to have your life and identity flipped on its head and dunked in the ocean repeatedly

Jonna Lynn Nielsen ’27

…you don’t know what you want to study because you have far too many interests to just focus in on one of them. 

Wilson Korneev ’28

…you want to be in a small community where people will remember your name.

Alya Kiiashko ’25

…you want to meet politically, emotionally, and academically engaged people.

Alder Ame ’27

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…you think being sent to the oceanside to improve your mental health actually sounds awesome (it totally is).

Carolina de Oliveira Castro ’26

…you are passionate about the natural world and want to study it and love spending time outside.

Conrad Kortemeier ’26

…you want to be surrounded and inspired by people who are excited about niche subjects, and by people who are still figuring out what they’re doing.

Marina Schnell ’25

…you have an open mind, enjoy small communities, and want a well-rounded (however unconventional) education experience. 

Seth Sears ’28

…you want freedom in your class structure.

Andie Piliouras ’26