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  • Bringing Data to Life: How FITS User Groups Are Connecting the Ohio State Community

    hunter.346@osu.edu | July 14, 2026
    How can data help people connect, collaborate and make smarter decisions? At Ohio State, the GIS and SIMS teams within Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) are answering that question through engaging, user-focused events that bring campus partners together. Read more to learn what GIS Manager Larisa Kruger and SIMS Manager Heather Shade have to say about the value of these...
    Attendees at the GIS User Summit getting ready for the session to commence.

  • FITS Presents the Annual GIS User Summit

    hunter.346@osu.edu | May 5, 2026
    Are you an Ohio State Geographic Information System (GIS) user ready to level up your data analysis? Join the May 19 GIS User Summit as the FITS team shares the latest tips and tricks and shows how to leverage OSU GIS and drone tools to make better decisions, faster. Whether your interests include data collection or utilizing custom maps and apps with ArcGIS Pro or Online, there’s something for...
    An Ohio State staff member using the Geographic Information System (GIS)

  • Level Up Your Architecture, Space Data, and GIS Skills with Free Online FITS Toolset Training

    hunter.346@osu.edu | February 26, 2026
    Looking to sharpen your architecture, data, or GIS skills? FITS offers free virtual training sessions designed to help faculty and staff navigate Ohio State’s tools with confidence — from SIMS and Archived Projects to BIM 360, GIS Maps, and more. Whether you’re exploring 3D building models, managing space data, or diving into the latest GIS updates, there’s a session for every skill level.
    A staff member views Ohio Stadium using Building Information Modeling (BIM).

  • Open Student Positions in Architectural BIM, GIS, and Data Management at FITS

    hunter.346@osu.edu | February 18, 2026
    Are you a student who’s interested in architectural building information modeling (BIM), geographic information systems (GIS), or data collection and reporting? Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) is now filling multiple student positions for the summer semester. And good news: no prior experience is required. We’ll train you! At FITS, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, enjoy a...
    A student takes a photo with a 360-degree camera.

  • FITS Turns Lines into Living Building Models Through CAD to BIM Transformation

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | November 24, 2025
    For the past 15 years, the Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) team has been on a transformative journey evolving from traditional computer-aided design (CAD) to building information modeling (BIM). The shift has reshaped how the university plans, builds and cares for campus, empowering teams with smarter data, richer visualization and a foundation for the next generation of...
    CAD to BIM

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