Enter the fascinating world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), on November 20, from 1-3 p.m. in the second-floor collaborative space at the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons on East Campus. Whether you’re a GIS enthusiast or just curious to learn more, join us for informative talks by GIS experts, networking opportunities and meeting with representatives from the Nebraska Geographic Information Office (GIO), Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. They will be discussing GIS-related internships and job opportunities in Nebraska.
We are excited to feature a talk by Gabriel Bruguier, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Research Specialist Librarian, who will present on the “Creation of the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation: A Family History.”
The event is free, open to the public and refreshments included. For more details, please check our website: https://unl.libguides.com/unlgisday/conference2024
Announcing the Map Competition Winners!
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our GIS Day Map Competition! These talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional creativity and GIS expertise, and their maps have captivated us with their storytelling and technical skills.
Congratulations to our winners:
- First Place: Wind Direction Map of Tornado
Author: Mitra Nasimi and Richard L. Wood
- Second Place: Geospatial Investigation of Fault Proximity and Landslide Occurrence in the Indo-Burman Range
Author: Anika Nawar Mayeesha
- Third Place: Tempo-Spatial Analysis of the Platte River Riparian Area Between Kearney and Grand Island: Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Vegetation Using NDVI
Author: Cesar Augusto Gomez Pena
Additionally, selected maps will be printed and displayed in Love Library for public viewing, providing inspiration to all who come to explore.
All submitted maps will be available on our website: https://unl.libguides.com/unlgisday/mapgallery2024.