When

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
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Where

Burgundy Basin 
1361 Marsh Road
Pittsford, NY 14534  

 
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Contact

GIS/SIG
Jeff Tiede, Treasurer  
jtiede@cityofrochester.gov

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GIS/SIG 28th Annual Conference 

Please join us on April 9, 2019 for the 28th Annual GIS/SIG Conference at the Burgundy Basin in Rochester, NY.  Featuring our Keynote Speaker Daniel G. Cole from the Smithsonian Institute.

This presentation will analyze the use of maps and GIS in Smithsonian exhibits over the years.  As such, this discussion will present maps and GIS on display that provide the opportunity to educate the public on a variety of themes (oceanography, biogeography, paleobiology, physical geography and geology, environment, history, human origins, and ancient cultures).  These exhibits provide maps in several different formats: generalized maps from which visitors can glean spatial information from as they walk by; detailed maps that require visitors to stop and study so that more can be learned; along with interactive maps, story maps, and GIS.  Maps and GIS help us navigate, but they can also be abstractions, as mediums of relationships or interactions over time.  At the basic level, cartographic displays provide geographic context to collections and photographs within the exhibit.  While at the same time, the maps cannot be distractions to the main exhibit; rather, they must add to and enhance the learning experience for museum visitors.

For more than 30 years, I have worked as a research cartographer and GIS specialist with our scientific staff to spatially analyze collections and other research data and display them in maps for publication.  During the past 20 years, I have been involved with the exhibits staff in multiple museums for providing maps for display to educate the public and people walk through exhibits and stop to study the static, interactive and animated maps.

  • Featuring geospatial industry expert presentations, technical workshops, great networking opportunities, and our famous GeoJeopardy competition.
  • Attending our conference is a great way to earn GISP points, and connect with local GIS professionals!
  • We will have a map contest featuring two categories: Professional map and Student map.  The winner of the Professional category will receive a great prize.  The winner of the Student category will receive a $100 scholarship award.

We will also give away some awesome prizes at the end of the conference!  You must be present to win.