UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Libraries will observe GIS Day — an annual event celebrating the technology of geographic information systems (GIS) — with a two-day event Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 14 and 15.
This year’s theme, “A World of Possibilities,” is aligned with the American Association of Geographers 35th Annual Geography Awareness Week. The program recognizes the many career possibilities that relate to geospatial content. All are welcome to attend, and both new and current users of geospatial information are encouraged to participate in activities. All events are free and open to the public.
Complete information on speakers is available at the Penn State GIS Day website. Session times are aimed toward alignment with class meeting times in order for instructors to incorporate into class sessions.
The event is co-sponsored by Penn State’s Department of Geography and the University Libraries. For more information, contact Tara Anthony at TLL38@psu.edu.
SCHEDULE
Monday, Nov. 14
11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
Career Panel
102 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library; or Zoom (registration required)
Panelists: Amanda Byrd, Dewberry; Frank Desendi, PennDOT; William Johnson, AppGeo; Chris Gabris, Blue Raster
1:25 to 2:15 p.m.
Career Panel
102 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library; or Zoom (registration required)
Panelists: Tony Yates, Langan Engineering; Amanda Byrd, Dewberry; Frank Desendi, PennDOT; Chris Gabris, Blue Raster
2:30 to 3:20 p.m.
5 Forces, 5 Trends, 5 Skills Important in GIS Navigation
102 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library; or Zoom (registration required)
Presented by Ridge Waddell, education lead account manager, Esri; and Geri Miller, director of education, Esri
3:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Mixer and Geography Department Lab Tours
Second Floor, Walker Building
Technology demonstrations and information from Geography student clubs will be presented.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Virtual GIS Conference (Zoom Registration)
The third annual BTAA GIS Conference features Tanya Ruka and Rudo Kemper from Native Land Digital as the keynote speakers. Register here for this free virtual conference.
6 to 8 p.m.
OpenStreetMap Mapathon
114 Deike Building (Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library): in-person registration or Zoom registration