GIS Day is part of Geography Awareness Week. Each year more than 100,000 Americans actively participate in Geography Awareness Week. Established by presidential proclamation more than 25 years ago, this annual public awareness program encourages citizens young and old to think and learn about the significance of place and how we affect and are affected by it. Each third week of November, students, families and community members focus on the importance of geography by hosting events; using lessons, games, and challenges in the classroom; and often meeting with policymakers and business leaders.
Boulder County GIS Day 2018 – Wednesday, November 14
Free event, open to the public
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Boulder County Courthouse, Third Floor, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder
Agenda:
- 9 a.m. – Light breakfast served (bagels, fruit, coffee, juice)
- 9:10 a.m. – Welcome and announcements
- 9:15 a.m. – “Show and Tell: CONNECTAssessment in the Boulder County Assessor’s Office” by Rachel Parrinello
- 9:30 a.m. – “Where in Boulder County?” game
- 9:40 a.m. – “Explorer for ArcGIS” – live demo by Tim Lomas
- 10 a.m. – “Where in Boulder County?” game / networking break
- 10:30 a.m. – “Situational Awareness in Emergency Operations” live demo by Mark Mullane
- 10:50 a.m. – “Where in Boulder County?” game
- 11:00 a.m. – “Using GIS in Wildfire Mitigation” – Presentation by Amber Horrie and Molly Watson
- 11:30 a.m. – “Impact of Electric Buses on Air Pollution: Using GIS for Location Intelligence Study” in London” – Presentation by Jacob Schmidt, University of Colorado student
- 11:45 a.m. – Wrap Up
Learn more about GIS in Boulder County.
