GIS Day

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a day to share how GIS technology supports research, informs decision-making and creates a positive impact around the world.

The Library’s Geospatial Centre, Environment Technology & Instructional Support (ETIS), and the Waterloo Association of Geography Students (WAGS) have partnered to host an afternoon of learning.

Schedule of Events

1 - 4 p.m.

• Geospatial Centre Open House
  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 328

1:30 - 2 p.m.

• Lightning Talks, Round 1
  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 323

2 - 2:30 p.m.

• Cake Break
  • Sponsored by WAGS
  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 328

2:30 - 3:20 p.m.

• Concurrent workshops:
  • Introduction to Web Mapping and WebGIS
    • Facilitator: Ben Woodward
    • Location: Dana Porter, Room 323
    • Registration required 
  • Python/ArcGIS
    • Facilitator: Alex Smith
    • Location: Dana Porter, Room 329
    • Registration required 

3:30 - 4 p.m.

• Lightning Talks, Round 2
  • Location: Dana Porter, Room 323

More information about past GIS Day celebrations at Waterloo on the ETIS website.