GIS Day events were held on or around 16 November 2016 in hundreds of locations and in dozens of countries around the world, including primary and secondary schools, universities, community colleges, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. Hosting organizations conducted hands-on workshops, field experiences, map-a-thons, geo-quizzes, and presentations focused on how and why they are using Geographic Information Systems technologies to benefit their communities and the planet.
What did you do for GIS Day? Use this crowdsource story map to tell your story, here.
A sample of these inspirational GIS Day events included the following: Cartegraph wrote an article on the “Top 5 Ways to Celebrate GIS Day”, geography educator Raphael Heath in England created a global collaborative mapping event “Mapoff” about climate change, the California Natural Resources Agency hosted professional development events for GIS Users, Clemson University hosted a series of contests, and IFAL school in Angola conducted hands-on workshops that introduced students to GIS applications. AssetWorks LLC created a video called “4 benefits of GIS for Public Works.” Hundreds participated in Lakeland Community College’s GIS Day, attracting the attention of the regional newspaper. Joseph Kerski, geographer, encouraged everyone to “Make Every Day GIS Day.”]
Need another activity that uses spatial thinking, story maps, and GIS? Participate in the “Power of Parks” story map, share a picture of your favorite park, and explain why it is special.
100 students participated in a GIS Day event in Belize.
