Mapping in R: Interactive Maps with Leaflet
Want to upgrade your static maps for something more engaging?
Event Details
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Want to upgrade your static maps for something more engaging? Join James Marcaccio, GIS and Data Systems Specialist, as he shares how you can create interactive (scrollable, zoomable) maps in R using Leaflet. This short presentation is designed to get you started with the basics. You'll learn how to
- set up a Leaflet map
- add data to your map.
Prerequisites: Attendees must have a working version of R and RStudio to follow along with this workshop. Prior experience in R is required. While we will go over some basics, it is expected that participants know how to install and load packages, define variables, and create and run functions in RStudio.
Details:
- Who: Trent students, staff, and faculty
- When: Wednesday November 19th, 2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
- Where: Online (Zoom)
- How: Live demos and guided practice