SC Mappers is a place for anyone who wants to understand how mapping and Geographic Information Science and Systems (GIS) can be applied to anything from humanitarian efforts to public policy to environmentalism. We aim to provide students with the opportunity to utilize GIS technologies, mapping techniques and open-source data for mapping projects.
One way in which SC Mappers accomplishes this is to help map areas around the world struck by disaster with Humanitarian OpenStreetMap. In our annual mapathon in April during Earth Month, we also work with other members of the mapping community, including students at other universities. Read more about the 2020 Mapathon and the 2017 Mapathon. Through these and other activities, SC Mappers help its members advance their academic and personal goals of developing their GIS skills.
We welcome your participation! To get involved and to receive announcements of our upcoming mapathons and other future activities, email us at scmappers@usc.edu and follow us on Facebook.
Emerson Sonoda, President
Shammu Meyyappan, Vice President
Kevin Sohn, Secretary
Ivana Rauda Gaona, Treasurer
SC Mappers is the University of Southern California chapter of YouthMappers, an international university consortium on Mapping for Resilience.
Professor Dr. Bita Minaravesh is the faculty advisor of this student organization, officially recognized by USC Student Affairs.
University of Southern California
3616 Trousdale Parkway, AHF B55
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0374
213.740.5910
spatialsciences@usc.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Dr. Diana Ter-Ghazaryan
213.821.1190 | terghaza@usc.edu
Dr. Robert O. Vos
213.821.1311 | vos@usc.edu
Dr. Katherine A. Lester
213.821.0672 | lesterk@usc.edu
