SCC to Celebrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day Nov. 17

Published: 11/10/2010

GIS Day is an annual global event that showcases GIS technologies and demonstrates how they impact everyday life. SCC will join more than 2,000 schools and organizations that will host GIS Day events in more than 90 countries. The free event is open to GIS professionals in the St. Charles County area and any person interested in learning about GIS technologies.

“GIS Day offers an opportunity to learn how cities and businesses can become more efficient by using mapping technology to pinpoint problems that need to be fixed,” said Ellen Wilson, SCC professor of geography. “This event is a great way to find out what GIS is and how it is being used locally.”

Local GIS users, such as St. Charles County Government, St. Charles City Police and others will be exhibited at SCC’s GIS Day event, as well as makers of GIS/GPS equipment, such as ESRI, Woolpert and Seiler Instruments. Informative demonstrations and an extensive and detailed map composition gallery will also be featured.

GIS is a computer system used for storing, editing and analyzing geographical information. The technology can be used for several purposes: scientific investigations, map-making, criminology and many more. The goal of GIS Day is to educate adults and students about the role geographic information systems play in the world around them.

For additional information, visit www.gisday.com or contact Ellen Wilson at ewilson@stchas.edu or 636-922-8531 or Chuck Lovelace at chuck.lovelace@stcharlescitymo.gov.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.