GIS, Visualization, Modeling, 3D & XR
OARC’s GIS and Visualization Research Technology Group (RTG) currently provides the following services related to geospatial information systems (GIS) and extended reality (XR) :
- General consulting and mentoring for faculty research projects that involve GIS, XR, real-time modeling, project management, and technology scoping
- GIS and XR training and troubleshooting
- Research project workstations and facilities through the Technology Sandbox
- Campus GIS coordination
- Campus partnership development, specifically for north campus cyberinfrastructure research services
They offer leadership and services to the UCLA campus community covering a variety of GIS and XR technologies, including:
- Training and workshops
- Project consulting
- Computer lab space. The Technology Sandbox is fully equipped with high-end computers running GIS, 3D modeling, and software for approved research projects.
- Email support. OARC partners with the Data Science Center, Humanities Technology, QCBio, the Digital Research Consortium, and the Library to triage more routine problems and to help find the support you need. For GIS related support, email gis@oarc.ucla.edu. For visualization and modeling support, contact Francesca Albrezzi (falbrezzi@ucla.edu).
- Multidisciplinary support. We strive to support and address research questions across a host of disciplines. Some examples of project areas that have had GIS and Visualization RTG involvement include:
- Luskin Center for Innovation: LA County Water Governance
- UCLA American Indian Studies Center: Hate Crime Map
- African American Studies: Million Dollar Hoods
- Digital Humanities: Hypercities
- Public Affairs: Urban Displacement
- Archaeology: Digital Karnak