Temple University will once again be hosting geographic information systems (GIS) Day in 2017. GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.
GIS links locations (where) to information (what), allowing us to question, map, analyze and interpret data and better understand spatial relationships, trends and patterns. GIS applications are increasingly essential to science, industry and government and are quickly becoming important in everyday life for people and communities.
This FREE EVENT will include lightning talks by many groups at Temple University and around Philadelphia on how GIS is used to make a difference, an employment panel, and a keynote address.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Students, educators, researchers, and professionals interested in learning more about GIS and how it is making a difference in our lives and communities.
Learn more about our GIS Day celebration on our website.
Schedule:
11 am: Hands-on Workshop: "Extending your skills with ArcGIS Online" led by Esri's Lauri Dafner. This workshop is designed for students with an introductory knowledge of GIS. Limited space available and you must bring your own laptop. Registration is required. Location: GIS Studio, 1st Floor Gladfelter Hall
1 pm: Lightning Talks: Research from Across Temple University
2 pm: Keynote: “GIS for social transformation” with Marianna Pavlovskaya, PhD
3 pm: Lightning Talks: Government and Industry
4 pm: GIS Jobs Panel
5 pm: Poster Session + Reception
Co-Hosted by:
Temple University’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies