GIS DAY SAVANNAH

2009 Wrap Up, Let’s Start Planning for 2010

Lara Hall, SAGIS — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:45:08 +0000

On behalf of the entire GIS Day Committee, I would like to thank our sponsors for their participation in GIS Day Savannah 2009. Without their support, this event would not be possible.

More than 150 local 8^th grade students, from both private and public schools, attended GIS Day in 2009. The event allowed them to meet more than 30 regional professionals and learn how they use GIS in their specific industries, universities, and government agencies. In addition, the GIS committee led three 30-minute workshops to introduce students to GIS technology in hands-on activities.

Through sponsorships, GIS Day Savannah 2009 raised $6500 to use for future GIS education in Chatham County. The funds will be used for teacher workshops, developing GIS curriculum, and implementing a GIS lab in the Savannah Chatham Public School System.

Again, we thank our sponsors for their support and participation. We hope you will join us again in 2010, stay tuned for details as we begin the planning process this year!

GIS Day Invitation & Map

Lara Hall, SAGIS — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:44:04 +0000

Click here for a pdf invitation and map for the event this year! Thank you to all of our sponsors that have made this year possible: Spatial Engineering, Savannah Multi-List Corporation, Georgia Power, Appraisal Institute – Savannah Chapter, Savannah Economic Development Authority, Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., the 165th Airlift Wing, Chatham County, City of Savannah, Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, SAGIS, Binary Bus, Ecological Planning Group, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, Nicasio Design & Development, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Savannah State University, and Utility Support Systems!

The countdown begins

Noel Perkins, SAGIS — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:56 +0000

We are getting closer every day now. The first of November is Sunday and that means we only have 17 days to go. We are going to have another great event and I think the kids will enjoy themselves.
The team has some really great ideas and events planned out for all attendees. Although it is going to be different than from years past the event is still going to be exciting. We have events to show what gis is and others to show how it is used in real life applications. Check back here regularly to see more on our event.

2009 SPONSOR INFORMATION ADDED

Lara Hall, SAGIS — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:49:04 +0000

Check the BECOME A SPONSOR link to learn the details on sponsoring this year’s GIS Day Savannah event!

2009 Shaping Up

Noel Perkins, SAGIS — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:18:51 +0000

Well the countdown has begun, we are only about 90 days out and although that may seem like a long time it will fly by and next thing you will know GIS Day is here!! Which is a great thing. We are all busy and getting ready for the event.
This year is going to be a great year and would like to say THANK YOU to everyone so far that is helping coordinate the event.
Keep checking back often to see how we are progressing!

SSU Summit on Environmental Entrepreneurship

Jason Lee, SAGIS — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:29:45 +0000

On April 10, 2009, the annual Summit on Environmental Entrepreneurship, sponsored by Dionne Hoskins of NOAA and Savannah State University, was held at Savannah State in Thunderbolt. SAGIS was asked to attend and participate as a panelist, so we went to do our part. The format was interesting: each panelist gave a brief bio to the students, then the students were allowed to ask questions of the panelists. The students were from a variety of disciplines, from engineering to public administration. Many of the questions were specific to the environmental components of our individual jobs, but there were also thoughtful questions about the larger role of environmental issues in shaping current business-related applications and entrepreneurship. The topic of GIS was of utmost importance to the students, who were all looking for ways to use GIS for their particular interests!

ESRI Education User Conference

Lara Hall, SAGIS — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:48:54 +0000

Explore the Power of Spatial Thinking
Join ESRI July 11-14, 2009, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.

Take part in this exceptional forum for collaboration between educators, administrators, researchers, librarians, and museum professionals with all levels of geographic information system (GIS) experience.

http://www.esri.com/events/educ/index.html

GIS Day update & article

Lara Hall, SAGIS — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:46:23 +0000

The GIS Day Committee is back to work preparing for GIS Day Savannah 2009. So far this year, we are working on updating the event format to improve the students’ educational experience. While we are working on these details, we are also updating the sponsorship and registration forms for 2009. In the meantime, the Spring 2009 ArcUser from ESRI has a great article describing how a teacher in Kansas has used GIS in his classrom to inspire students to solve real world problems, “Combining Math, GIS, and Community Service.” The article can be found at the following link: http://www.esri.com/news/arcuser/0309/obenhaus.html.

Photos

Noel Perkins, SAGIS — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:57:25 +0000

The photos have been updated with some of the pictures of the event. We will continue to add more we have over 400 photos to go through so this is only a sample of what we have. We had a great event and everyone had fun. Please keep checking back to see our more photos.

THANK YOU

Noel Perkins, SAGIS — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:09:04 +0000

This year’s event is over with and as usual, we are getting some much-needed rest before we start planning next year’s event.
I cannot say thank you enough to all our sponsors, without them this event would not have happened.

Please check the page often we will continue to keep everyone updated on what is next for next year. If you would like to help sponsor the event next year visit our become a sponsor page.