Hopeworks “n Camden will be hosting Camden's first ever GIS Day to create awareness about GIS.
What’s GIS?
Let’s start by using the definition:
A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.
If you ask Luis Olivieri, the GIS Director at Hopeworks, he will tell you, “GIS is an amazing technology that it’s everywhere.” GIS is used everyday in the decision-making process.
What’s GIS Day?
The first formal GIS Day took place in 1999. Esri president and co-founder Jack Dangermond credits Ralph Nader with being the person who inspired the creation of GIS Day. He considered GIS Day a good initiative for people to learn about geography and the uses of GIS. He wanted GIS Day to be a grassroots effort and open to everyone to participate.
Hopeworks Hosting GIS Day
Hopeworks “n Camden will be hosting the first GIS Day in Camden, NJ. A group of young people from Camden who work a professional GIS service want to create awareness in the community about GIS. Presentations from experts in the area will talk about how they are using GIS.
Event
GIS is an important component of the changes that are happening in Camden. A group of young people from Camden working a professional GIS service is hosting GIS Day to create awareness of the technology. Experts in the area of GIS will talk about how they are using GIS and their experience.