This Wednesday: GIS Day at the Capitol
I confess: I’m a map geek.
At home, I’ve got several historic maps of my native Scotland hanging on the wall, and I seek out old maps whenever I’m on vacation.
Those old maps give me a sense of place and history, but there’s nothing outdated about the maps that will be on display Wednesday, March 11, at the Capitol in Oklahoma City. The 15th Annual GIS Day will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the First and Fourth Floor rotunda.
Almost 50 different exhibitors will be showing how they use maps and Geographic Information Systems technology to make decisions and deploy resources. The show is organized by the Oklahoma Geographic Information Council.
Shellie Willoughby, one of the organizers, said increased participation from public and private agencies led to the show being expanded to two floors this year. (Here’s some pictures from last year.)
“The goal is to educate state officials and the public to let them know how people are using GIS,” Willoughby said. “We’ve got everyone from county assessors to the Tax Commission and weather agencies using GIS daily.”
The exhibitors will have hands-on GIS demonstrations, presentations and plenty of maps. Making a return appearance will be students from the McClain County 4-H, who have set up a group called “GeoClovers” to use their mapping and GIS knowledge in the community.
Willoughby said popcorn and roasted almonds will also be available for visitors. Here’s a list of exhibitors this year:
OK Dept of Environmental Quality
OK Dept of Wildlife Conservation
Moore Norman Technology Center
OK Dept of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Oklahoma Office of Geographic Information
Oklahoma City Community College
Chickasaw Nation GeoSpatial Information
OK Dept of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Mineral and Energy Data Systems
–Paul
Written by Paul Monies
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That was type of inspiring! Totally unpredicted. Now I do know what I’m going to do tomorrow
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