Inspiring the Future of GIS and Education
This track is designed to 1) share GIS Education experiences and innovations across a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, workshops) and 2) support young professionals and students in their geospatial career development. The GIS Education sessions will bring together educators from all platforms and how they teach and inspire future generations of geospatial professionals using innovative pedagogy and engaged student learning. The student and YP sessions will provide opportunities to learn about and develop the skills and relationships that will advance their understanding of professional pathways and keys to success in the geospatial workplace.
Suggested Topics for GIS Education:
- Teaching GIS to kids (K-12 education)
- Innovations in Community College and University geospatial education
- GIS education for adult learners & mid-career professionals
- GIS Across the Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Approach
- Life-long learning for geospatial professionals
- Teaching GIS to non-GIS users
Suggested Topics for Young Professionals/Students:
- Networking 101
- Translating your GIS skills into the workplace
- Mentorship
- Building the best resume
- Importance of professional communities
- Value of graduate degrees
- Certification vs. Certificates
- Importance of soft skills in a social media world
- What are employers looking for in new hires?
- Crafting a job search
- And any other topics of interest for students and young professionals
Abstract submissions are due by March 5, 2018.
For complete details and online submission forms,
visit GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 Call for Presentations.
Contact:
Wendy Nelson
Executive Director - URISA
Email Contact
www.urisa.org
847-824-6300
@URISA
Mark Your Calendar:
2018 GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference – March 19-22, 2018 – Houston , Texas
URISA GIS Leadership Academy – April 9-13, 2018 – Columbus, Ohio
URISA GIS Leadership Academy – July 23-27, 2018 – Salt Lake City, Utah
GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 – October 9-12, 2018 – Palm Springs, California
