Introduction to ArcGIS Notebooks
In this 1.5-hour workshop, “Introduction to ArcGIS Notebooks”, we will explore how to use ArcGIS Notebooks to integrate GIS with Python for analysis, and visualization. The workshop provides a hands-on project introduction to working with spatial data programmatically inside the ArcGIS environment. Designed for beginners/intermediate level, the session emphasizes building foundational skills in combining Python with ArcGIS tools to enhance geospatial workflows.
Participants will learn how to open and manage notebooks in ArcGIS Pro, load and query spatial datasets, create simple visualizations, and automate common geoprocessing tasks. The workshop will also highlight best practices for organizing and documenting code, ensuring reproducibility, and sharing results with others. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the skills to start using ArcGIS Notebooks for basic spatial analysis, automation, and reproducible workflows.
This workshop is designed for beginners/intermediate skill with Python (for loops, if statements, defining functions, etc.).
- Please bring a laptop and have the software installed prior to the workshop (See below).
- Please download the ARChydro for ArcGIS Pro python package.
You can download ArcGIS Pro at arcgis.com using instructions prepared by Heinz Computing under the heading “ESRI including ArcGIS Desktop”. To download and install, you need to have a Windows device or use a virtual desktop in Mac.
You can also Virtual Andrew (which has ArcGIS Pro installed). Make sure you have enough room to download the data. Steps to access Virtual Andrew/ virtual lab.
If you are having trouble installing, you can make a Virtual or In-person appointment and we can help you. Note: We won’t be able to help you install it at the workshop so please plan ahead.
The instructor of this Workshop is Nana Oye Djan, a PhD student in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, advised by Dr. Paulina Jaramillo, and Dr. Constantine Samaras. She received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2019, from Ashesi University in Ghana, where she is from. Using remote sensing data, Djan hopes to contribute to current efforts in monitoring and understanding the state of freshwater in Africa. Her current research focuses on quantifying and attributing the effects of climate change on inland surface water resources in Sub-Saharan Africa, to inform policy on climate mitigation, intervention and adaptation strategies.
- Date:
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 2:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Sorrells Library, Den
- Campus:
- Sorrells Library
- Audience:
- Alumni Faculty Pittsburgh community Staff Students
- Categories:
- Spatial and GIS
In-Person Workshop Information:
Directions for getting to the Den of Sorrells Library:
Sorrells Library is on the 4th Floor of Wean Hall, shown on the map here. If you enter in the front of Wean Hall, take the elevator down one floor. When you exit the elevator, the library will be on your left. The Den is in the back of the library.
Directions for getting to Hunt Library, Room 308:
Take the stairs or elevators to the 3rd floor and turn left. You'll find Room 308 around the corner from the water fountain across from the Women's restroom.
Directions for getting to Hunt Library, The Gallery:
The Hunt Library Gallery is on the first floor of Hunt Library, shown on the map here. The Gallery is in the Emma Sharpe Alcove, the area seen straight ahead when you enter the library.
Directions for getting to Hunt Library, 4th Floor:
Hunt Library is shown on the map here. Stairs and elevators leading to the 4th floor are on the left when you enter the library.
Directions for getting to Hunt Library, IDeATe Studio A:
IdeATe Studio A (106B) is located on the first floor of Hunt Library, across from the stairwell. Hunt Library is shown on the map here.
Directions for getting to Hunt Library, IDeATe Studio B:
IDeATe Studio B (106C) is located on the first floor of Hunt Library, across from the stairwell. Hunt Library is shown on the map here.
Automated notetaking tools and recordings not initiated by the instructor are generally not permitted in workshops. However, participants may request permission to use approved tools, such as Zoom AI Companion, for accommodation purposes. To ensure appropriate arrangements, please submit these requests to instructors at least 24 hours prior to the workshop.
Workshops and events for Carnegie Mellon University Libraries are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, belief, veteran status or genetic information. All participants are required to follow the Code of Conduct.
If you require accessibility accommodations, please contact the event organizer.
