GIS Data & Projects

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Food Security in South Sudan: A Spatial Analysis – by Colleen Maher
Disaster Preparedness in the Gulf States: Evidence from FEMA’s 2023 National Household Survey – by Daniel Onyeanuna & Zakira Rasooli
Investment Priority Index in Colombia’s Guaviare Department – by Emma Hokoda & Renée Pérez
The Evolution of IS (Islamic State) Activities in Syria Between 2017 to 2022 – by Eskandar Ataallah & Spencer Sexton
Mapping the Digital Divide in St. Joseph County, Indiana – by Fatima Faisal Khan
Analysing Heat Resilience in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Site Suitability Analysis for Tree Planting – by Nancy Obonyo & Valena McEwen
Environmental Justice of Hydraulic Fracking: A Spatial Analysis in Texas – by Rahman Sulaimanov
Exposure to Air Pollution in Chicago: A Continuing Social and Environmental Justice Concern – by Olfa Jelassi
Identification of Key Drivers Influencing Pakistan’s Low Immunization Rates – by Muhammed Saad Kamil
Understanding the Economic, Political and Social Dimensions of Fragility in Coastal West Africa – Ishika Sharan & Yaryna Pysko
Voter Registration Gap in Guatemala – by Fernando Ixpanel
Mapping the Path to Participation: Polling Site Distribution and Minority Voting Behavior – by David Campos

Demonstration of Knowledge on Water Smart Agricultural Practices (WSA) in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor – by Aidé Cuenca Narváez
Spatial Analysis of Political Dynasties & Social Demographics in the Philippines: A Geographic Review of the Social Trends under the Duterte Presidency – by Mikaela Bona
Spatial Analysis of Civilian Fatalities and Effectiveness of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel Region from 2013-2022 – by Rafael Gutierrez
Analyzing 2022 Refugee Resettlement Resource Distribution in Tennessee – by Alina Holmstrom
Assessing Electric Vehicle Readiness of Los Angeles City, California – by Binh Le
Understanding Resilience in a fragile and conflict affected country: Lebanon – by Marla Zgheib
Mapping “(Mis)Information Politics in Civil War” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – by Max Hammond
Identifying vulnerable populations to Climate Change in Mexico: spatial analysis of a Social Vulnerability Index (2020) – by Angelina Soriano Nuncio (Also see story map Making women visible in climate change vulnerability)

Transportation as a Barrier to Employment: The Case of Wayne County, WV – by Jaclyn Biedronski
Missing Migrants in the US – Mexico Border – by Cristian Saez Florez
Migrants Livelihood and Political Party – by Shadwa Ibrahim
Violence and Coca Crops in Columbia’s PDET Regions – by María José Daza B
Exploring Food Deserts in Saint Joseph County Distribution and Characteristics – by Sebastian Bascom
Democratic Processes and Natural Disasters: How the United States is Representing Those Most Effected By and Most Concerned About Climate Change – by Kara Venzian
Location Targeting: Spots for Air Purification Units in India’s National Capital Region – by Rachel Gagnon
Palm Oil Production and Deforestation in Indonesia – by Eleanor Jones
An Analysis of the Correlation between Coronavirus and Trump Support – by Samuel Morris
Vulnerability of Immigrant Populations in Texas – by Laura Judith Guerra
Biodiversity Loss in OECD Countries: Exploring Potential Correlations – by Zhanaiym Kozybay

Islamophobia trends in the United States – by Abeera Akhtar
Climate Change and Wildfires in the United States – by Mayra Garcia
USAID’s Policy Framework and Journey to Self-Reliance Program – by Christine Germann
Can educating women be a cure for domestic violence? – by Mukhlisa Khudayberganova
Commuters Trust: South Bend Pilot Program – by Derek Lee
Racial Segregation in Housing and Median Household Income in Chicago (2010) – by Pawas Manandhar
Development aid mismatch in Guatemala – by Max Nguyen
Public Transportation Infrastructure Assessment: St. Joseph County, Indiana – by Joshua Pine
Spatial Analysis of Direct Violence and Environmental Impacts in Colombia – by Maria Camila Posse Gaez
Homelessness Assessment in the U.S. with focus on LA – by Samdrup (Pubusangzhu)
American Identity and Attitude Towards Migrants – by Maria Belen Zanzuchi
Spatial Analysis of Incarceration in the United States – by Raushan Zhandayeva

Evidence and Implications of Gerrymandering in Louisiana – by Steven Wagner (cited by The Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/sites/default/files/louisiana_hr_4_report_final.pdf)
School Shootings and Gun Control in the U.S. – by Jenna Ahn
Shelter Affordability in Canada: Overview and Effects – by Patrick Calderon
Recommended Location for a New Primary Health Care Facility in Nigeria – by Dorcas Omowole
Exploring the Relationship Between Water Stress and Conflicts in India – by Sofia del Valle Trivelli
The Impact of Transportation Infrastructures on Attracting Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam – by Ngoc Thang
Flood Hazard and Human Development in Pakistan – by Mehak Anjum Siddiquei
Political Implication of Residential Segregation: A Spatial Analysis – by Shuyuan Shen
Renewable Energy & Emissions: A Coordination Problem – by Jamie McClung
Household Food Security and Agricultural Production in the United States – by Caroline Andridge