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Guggenheim Computer Facilities
Chip Visits Guggenheim

Ken Erickson Spatial Data Analysis Lab (KESDA) (GUGG Room 6)

The KESDA lab has 30 computers, loaded with a wide array of software for word processing, spreadsheets, statistics, geostatistics, mapping, GIS, graphics, and web authoring. It is available for general use when classes, seminars, or meetings aren't in session. The KESDA class schedule is posted at the start of the semester.Ìý

Chip Using a KESDA Computer

You can log in to lab computers with your identikey and password. All data from your session is erased when you log out. Be sure to copy what you want to keep to your Google Drive or a flash drive.

Chip Using a KESDA Computer

Lounge (GUGG 101)

The lounge has 4 computers managed by Geography. They’re mostly for email and browsing, but they also have all the apps installed with the same configuration as the KESDA lab. Please be aware other meetings and events can be scheduled in the lounge, during which these computers will not be available.

Chip Studying in the Lounge

Department Laptops

Department laptops, projectors, and PC display dongles for meetings and class presentations for use by TAs and faculty are available for check-out. Please go to the Geography main office (GUGG 110) for an explanation of how to check out the equipment.

Chip Holding a Globe

Software Downloads & Hardware Recommendations

OIT maintains a collection of software titles used by the University. Many titles are downloadable for free by faculty, students, and staff. In some cases, OIT is contractually required to charge a fee. Hardware recommendations are also available.

Chip Looks at the Geography Technical Museum

"Live, Laugh, Love KESDA!" — Emily Colgan, B.A. in Geography