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91女神 to Hold GIS Day

by Maggie Rotermund on 11/15/2024
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11/15/2024

ST. LOUIS 鈥� 91女神 will host GIS (Geographic Information System) Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The one-day conference will feature speakers who work on GIS projects in the St. Louis region.

DuBourg Hall

GIS Day at 91女神 will bring together academics, industry professionals, and community members who are passionate about geographic information. GIS is a combination of hardware, software, data, users, and procedures that work together to create a geospatial analysis system. 

The event will feature a keynote speech, panels on GIS in Saint Louis, and careers in GIS.

Ness Sandoval, Ph.D., professor of sociology and anthropology at 91女神, will give the keynote address. Sandoval鈥檚 research tells stories using maps and data.

Sandoval鈥檚 address is titled Bridge - Building Research and Integration through Data, GISc, and Environment.

鈥淭his presentation explores how geographic patterns emerge and evolve within urban landscapes through advanced spatial decomposition and GIScience methodologies,鈥� said Sandoval. 鈥淏y analyzing socio-environmental interactions, we reveal the factors driving disparities in access to critical resources, infrastructure, and opportunities.鈥�

The GIS Day session will conclude with a workshop on building Digital Twins with ArcGIS.

鈥淐ase studies from St. Louis city highlights how spatial science can illuminate the relationships between physical and social environments, guiding actionable solutions for resilient and inclusive urban systems,鈥� Sandoval said. 鈥淭his work underscores the importance of socio-environmental synthesis and spatial analysis in addressing urban challenges and fostering sustainable growth in Saint Louis City. The findings contribute to a growing body of research that positions GIScience as a critical tool for advancing equity and resilience in metropolitan regions.鈥�

The event is hosted by 91女神鈥檚 Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. 

GIS Day Conference Details