Dr. Katy Börner, Victor H. Yngve Professor of Information Science at Indiana University, to deliver keynote

Indiana University will mark the 13th anniversary of GIS Day – the worldwide, annual celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and its applications – on Wednesday, November 16 in the Herman B Wells Library at IU Bloomington.

GIS supports a geographic approach to problem solving, connecting people with the geointelligence needed to work more efficiently and make better decisions. From Google Maps to systems that monitor the spread of disease, GIS technologies help people innovate, take action, and make a measurable difference.

IU's GIS Day celebration will feature a host of informational booths and activities showcasing work that IU, local businesses, and government agencies do with GIS to shape the way we live, learn, and do business. GIS professionals from the Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana Geographic Information Council, US Geological Survey, and IU Libraries will talk with attendees about environmental, library science, and mapping applications. Others will share information regarding the GIS job market and training and certification opportunities.

The day's highlight will be the keynote by Dr. Katy Börner, Victor H. Yngve Professor of Information Science at IU. Her presentation, “Mapping science and technology activity in geospatial and topical spaces,” will take place at 4pm in Wells Library, room E174. Dr. Börner's research focuses on the development of data analysis and visualization techniques for information access, understanding, and management. 

IU’s GIS Day celebration will also include the Places & Spaces: Mapping Science exhibit, and a geocaching challenge hosted by the Indiana University Geocaching Club. The winner will receive a $50 VISA gift card provided by 39 Degrees North.

To learn more about GIS Day, visit gisday.indiana.edu

About GIS

GIS is a multibillion-dollar industry employing hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. GIS converts the rows and columns in databases and spreadsheets to maps displaying locations for  new businesses, routes for emergency responders, and geological features for locating minerals, oil, or gas. GIS technologies provide value to organizations of all sizes and users in almost every industry by supporting better decision-making, improved communication, and greater  efficiency.

About GIS at Indiana University

Indiana University staff provides support for GIS technologies on all Indiana University campuses, and contributes to state efforts in building a single map for Indiana. Indiana University’s advanced computing and networking infrastructure serves as the foundation for state-of-the-art GIS instructional facilities. The Indiana University GIS community has access to enterprise GIS services, geospatial data libraries, and professional software to support academic and research excellence in diverse fields.