Maps as Argument

Date & Time: Monday, September 15, 2025
7-8:30 pm

Location: KCB 101
(Kenmore Classroom Building, 565 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215)

Join Dr. Garrett Dash Nelson and Nicole Claris from the Boston Public Library’s Leventhal Map & Education Center for an engaging exploration of “Maps as Argument,” where you’ll discover how maps tell powerful stories beyond simple geography. Dr. Nelson will delve into the Atlas Scope project, revealing how maps can be dynamic tools of communication and interpretation. Participants will learn essential skills like map reading and georeferencing using allmaps.org, gaining insights into the art of cartographic storytelling. Whether you’re a map enthusiast or simply curious about spatial narratives, this co-curricular event promises to transform how you understand and engage with maps.

*Students must bring laptops to this event.