Welcome to the services and programs of the Geospatial, Map & Data Centre (GMDC). Whether you need a high-performance workstation, one-on-one help, or hands-on training, start here and get the help that fits your project.
The Geospatial, Map & Data Centre (GMDC) offers a full suite of facilities and services to support spatial and statistical research at TMU. Our GIS & Data Labs on the Library’s second floor are loaded with various specialized software that you can use to complete your research. You can drop in during Library hours for individual work or reserve the space for class instruction.
If you need expert guidance, submit a request for GIS Support or Request Statistical Support. Our specialists typically reply within two business days and can meet in person, over Zoom, or by email to troubleshoot everything from geoprocessing and map design to regression analysis and survey weighting. To build your skills, check the Workshop Series calendar: monthly GIS Basics sessions and topical deep dives (StoryMaps, LiDAR, spatial statistics).
Interested in capturing your own data? The Drone Learning Program lends DJI Mini 3 Pro kits and provides training on RPAS regulations, flight planning, and imagery processing; eligibility is open to TMU students, faculty, and staff with an approved project proposal.
For everything else regarding staff contacts, hours, or our mission statement, please visit About Us.
Quick Questions—Where Should I Go?
| If you’re asking… | Start with… |
|---|---|
| “Where can I sit down and crunch data right now?” | GMDC Labs – 22 high powered work stations located in the Geospatial Map and Data Centre with pre loaded software such as: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SPSS, and an 80″ teaching display. |
| “I’m stuck—how do I join my shapefile to census data?” | Request GIS Support – book a 30-minute consult with our GIS specialist (in-person or Zoom). |
| “I need regressions, ANOVA, or survey weighting.” | Request Statistical Support – meet with our statistics consultants for SPSS, R, or Stata help. |
| “Are there any upcoming workshops on StoryMaps?” | Workshop Series – see the calendar and register in one click. |
| “I want to experiment with drone mapping.” | Drone Learning Program – borrow UAV gear, learn flight planning, and process imagery. |
| “Who runs this place? How do I contact the team?” | About Us – staff bios, hours, and location. |
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