Geospatial Analysis and Mapping Laboratory

The Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (GAM) Program at the University of Michigan - Dearborn supports and promotes the application of geospatial technologies in education, research, and community service.

The GAM Lab (located in Social Sciences Building, 1170) is a state-of-the-art computer lab used to teach Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analyses, geospatial data management, and cartographic principles.  The GAM Lab is open to students enrolled in GIS Program courses, non-GIS courses interested in using GIS software as part of a class activity, or geospatial-related research. The lab is also used for trainings in the realm of GIS, and to host visiting students who are considering a future at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. 

The GAM Lab is equipped with 22 high-end networked workstations, instructional support technology and an array of special purpose peripherals and software (e.g., ArcGIS, large format printers and laser printers, large map scanner, GPS units, iPads, etc.).