Happy GIS Day

Happy GIS Day from Women in Technology's GeoTech Hawaii!

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. 

Check out http://www.gisday.com/ for events, activities, and resources! 

It's Geography Awareness Week!

Celebrate Geography and The New Age of Exploration this year from November 17th through the 23rd in 2013. Celebrated in conjunction with the National Geographic Society’s 125th Birthday the week's theme focuses on how geography enables us all to be intrepid explorers in our own way. Check out the newly created archive of past Geography Awareness Week materials, a new suite of resources all about Geography as a field and discipline, and even more tips and tools to plan your own GeoWeek celebrations!

Read more about the history and purpose behind Geography Awareness Week. 

Looking for even more resources? Check out the Geography Awareness Week Archive for material dating back all the way to 2000!

Maui Economic Development Board's Women in Technology Project kicked off Geography Awareness Week a little early. They hosted a GIS and Geography celebration event at Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului, Hawaii this past Saturday, November 16. Both children and adults had a wonderful time checking out National Geographic's Giant Traveling Map of the Pacific Ocean, doing fun GIS activities, and meeting local geotech professionals. 

GIS Day is November 20!

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.

Wednesday, November 20 is the official GIS Day this year, but the Women in Technology Project will be hosting its own GIS celebration event this Saturday, November 16, from 10 AM - 2 PM at Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului, Maui. Free and open to the public, the event will feature the National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of the Pacific Ocean, which is a great interactive learning tool for kids. Local GIS professionals will also be exhibiting at the event. Come join us! 

http://www.gisday.com/

Two Important Deadlines!

Esri Education Conference presentation proposals deadline has been extended to Fri Nov 15.

http://www.esri.com/events/educ/call-for-papers

Think about a presentation or a Lightning Talk!

Esri Teachers Teaching Teachers GIS (T3G) Institute application deadline is fixed at Mon Nov 25.

http://esriurl.com/funwithgis149

This is a week of intense PD for people who can boost the impact of the license in your state. Look for educators AND education influencers.

Original post by Charlie Fitzpatrick, Esri Schools Program Manager