How Do You Celebrate GIS Day (Geographic Information Systems And Science)?
GIS Day occurs annually on the third Wednesday in November and coincides with Geography Awareness Week, which occurs each year during the third week in November. 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. At least 80 countries typically participate in holding local events such as corporate, university, and geography department open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more. This article will show you how to observe, celebrate, and take part in GIS Day activities. Anyone can participate in a GIS Day event. From showing a few coworkers what GIS does in your own organization to citywide school presentations at both the secondary and college/university level, everyone can host a GIS Day event. If you are part of a geography department or other organization that uses geographic information system technology, you might co
