GIS day events take place around the globe. GIS day this year is on 11/14/2018 but UM is celebrating on 11/13.  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. The first formal GIS Day took place in 1999. Esri president and co-founder Jack Dangermond credits Ralph Nader with being the person who inspired the creation of GIS Day. He considered GIS Day a good initiative for people to learn about geography and the uses of GIS. He wanted GIS Day to be a grassroots effort and open to everyone to participate.

For all GIS day events, visit the national site:  gisday.com.  Follow @gisday on twitter, and share your photos via gisday@esri.com or on their story map.

Tuesday, November 13th  Theme: Urban Sustainability  |  Register Now

Agenda

M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing and Health Studies, Room 115 (Capacity 50)

• 12-12:30 PM Registration
• 12:30 PM Opening Remarks by Dean of Library, Dean Charles Eckman
• 1:00 to 3:00 PM
  • Sustainable Lunch by ECO students organization
  • Geography Bowl
• 3:00-4:30 PM
  • Opening Remarks by the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean Bachas
  • Resilience Panel: To be moderated by Dr. Moise
    • Mr. Jim Murley, Chief Resilience Officer, Miami Dade County
    • Ms. Elizabeth Wheaton, Director, Environment & Sustainability Department, City of Miami Beach
    • Mr. Matt Anderson, Senior Sustainability Analyst, City of Coral Gables
    • Ms. Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Miami
  • Announcement of Photo Contest and GEG Bowl results
• 4:30-5:00 PM: Reception (Sponsored by UM Library)
• 5:00-6:00 PM
  • Opening Remarks by Chair of Geography, Prof. Fuller
  • Keynote Lecture:
    • Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer, Broward County