Date: May 26 — June 14, 2026 (3 weeks)

Contact hours: 5 hours

Resource: Lanselotte Oliveras Vega, MS. Statistical Project Assistant, Statistics Institute of Puerto Rico

Prerequisites:

· Basic/intermediate knowledge in R and RStudio

· Internet connection

· Computer

Description

This workshop is designed to provide participants with an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using the R programming language. During the session, participants will learn the basics of manipulating, visualizing and analyzing basic spatial data, focusing on how these techniques can support informed decision-making based on geography and demography. Throughout the workshop, practical examples and interactive exercises will be used to explore the potential of R in the field of GIS, allowing attendees to develop essential skills to effectively manage and analyze spatial data.

Objectives

· Familiarize participants with the basic concepts of GIS and their application in urban planning, epidemiology and demography.

· Teach the management and manipulation of spatial data in R, including importing, exporting.

· Develop skills in visualizing spatial data, using R libraries such as ggplot2 and mapview to create thematic and interactive maps.

· Introduce participants to basic geoprocessing techniques in R.

References

· An Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis and Statistics: A Course in R

· Intro to GIS and Spatial Analysis

· Introduction to Spatial Data Programming with R

·  Analyzing US Census Data: Methods, Maps, and Models in R

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