SLU to Hold GIS Day November 20
11/15/2024
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University 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.
GIS Day at SLU 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 Saint Louis University, will give the keynote address. Sandoval’s research tells stories using maps and data.
Sandoval’s address is titled Bridge - Building Research and Integration through Data, GISc, and Environment.
“This presentation explores how geographic patterns emerge and evolve within urban landscapes through advanced spatial decomposition and GIScience methodologies,” said Sandoval. “By analyzing socio-environmental interactions, we reveal the factors driving disparities in access to critical resources, infrastructure, and opportunities.”
The GIS Day session will conclude with a workshop on building Digital Twins with ArcGIS.
“Case 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,” Sandoval said. “This 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.”
The event is hosted by SLU’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
GIS Day Conference Details
- When: 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Where: Sinquefield Stateroom, DuBourg Hall Room 409
- Cost: Free
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