What is GIS Day?
Agenda
Geocaching Game
Past GIS Days
Wednesday, November 18, the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida will host an all-day event to showcase the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to the academic community and the public. GIS Day is a global event that celebrates GIS and is held each year on the Wednesday of Geography Awareness Week. The Smathers Libraries will provide this opportunity for those curious about GIS to see its applications in action. It will also allow the many departments on campus who use GIS to come together to share the research projects on which they are working. Most importantly, it will highlight the many services and resources in the libraries’ Spatial Information Services Unit available for researchers using GIS. The celebration will be held in Room 1A of the Smathers Library and will include speakers, poster sessions, exhibits, demonstrations, and cake.
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“Poster Contest! New this year we are having a poster contest that will showcase posters from departments all over campus that are using GIS in their research. The posters will be voted on by the audience and the winner will receive a trophy and prize. (Prize to be announced soon!) To submit a poster, please bring the poster by the Map & Imagery Library in the Marston Science Library by Tuesday, November 17. All students, staff, and faculty are eligible to participate.
GIS Information and Career Fair! Come find out more about GIS in the community and explore a career in Geographic Information Systems. Representatives from the USGS, St Johns River Water Management District, and GRU’s GIS Unit will be available for questions.
Geocaching! Come in the afternoon to participate in our Geocaching race! GPS Units will be provided if needed. Teams are allowed. Come for prizes and fun! Registration encouraged but not required.
See the agenda for details on the time and location of these events or contact us at mapsref@uflib.ufl.edu or call (352) 273-2825 for more information.”