Our Mission
The Community Mapping Lab started in March 2015. Since then we have focused on community engaged research that improves equity and health in local communities. We focus on a range of issues including housing, food security and food justice, transportation, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access. We work with groups ranging from regional non-profits to small neighborhood organizations. We primarily make use of new and existing tools in geographic information systems and science (GISystems and GIScience), but often use these in combination with qualitative techniques such as interviewing and focus groups. Our goal is to combine geographic tools and concepts with local expertise and organizing to help create healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable communities.
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Some examples of possible projects include:
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If you're interested in submitting a project to the lab, contact Dr. Jerry Shannon. In considering a new request, we look at our own available resources and expertise, the possible outcomes of the project for the community, and its potenital to improve already existing methods and research on the issues it addresses. Depending on the project and the nature of the collaboration, we may ask for a stipend to cover research time and expenses, though this is usually waived for small organizations.
For members of the UGA community, we also have an active email listserv and regular meetings to share opportunities, discuss current research, and support one anothers' research. We are currently seeking prospective graduate students interested in participatory geospatial research. Email Dr. Shannon for more information.
For members of the UGA community, we also have an active email listserv and regular meetings to share opportunities, discuss current research, and support one anothers' research. We are currently seeking prospective graduate students interested in participatory geospatial research. Email Dr. Shannon for more information.