Our Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Diana Sinton, Senior Research Fellow at University Consortium for GIS
“GIS and Employment Today: Topsy-Turvy or Smooth Sailing?”

Abstract:
Are the gaps real or only perceived between our geospatial curricula, the needs of the associated workforce, and the expectations of graduates?  What difference does it make that the academic geospatial community lacks an accrediting body and has a slow-to-be-accepted professional certification process?  Do the stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including our universities and the federal government, have any incentives to address these concerns?  Join us for GIS Day to learn about these ideas and more!  

Diana Sinton is a Senior Research Fellow for the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), where she previously served as its Executive Director. She also teaches and advises in the geospatial sciences at Cornell University (Ithaca, New York). Her interests include the ways in which geospatial technologies support teaching and learning, especially in higher education.  She has a PhD in  geography from Oregon State University and proudly keeps her GISP credential current as well.  

Faculty Lightning Talks:

-Dr. Thomas Pingel, Geography, Associate Professor
“3D Thermal Mapping the Binghamton University Campus”

-Dr. Skye Naslund, Geography, Lecturer
“"Shifting Geographies of Access: Analyzing the Impact of Pharmacy Closures in Broome County"“

-Dr. Carl Lipo, Anthropology, Professor and Associate Dean
“3D Documentation of the Cultural Heritage of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile”

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November 2023 Speakers

Opening Remarks and the “The State of GIS on Campus” 
-Dr. John Frazier, Distinguished Professor and
Director of the GIS and Remote Sensing Core Facility
-Kevin Heard, GISP, Associate Director of the GIS and Remote Sensing Core Facility

Keynote
"5 Forces, 5 Trends, and 5 Skills Critical for your Geo and GIS Pathway"
-Dr. Joseph Kerski, GISP
Education Manager and GIS Evangelist, ESRI

Abstract: Geography, GIS, education, the Earth, and society are rapidly and simultaneously evolving.  How can you successfully navigate these choppy waters? Join Joseph Kerski as we examine key forces, trends, and skills that will be critical for your future in geography and geospatial technology in an engaging way with numerous hands-on examples.

Bio: Joseph Kerski is the Education Industry Manager at Esri; his mission is to expand the use of GIS and spatial thinking in all sectors of society. He has served as the President of the National Council for Geographic Education and has given 2 TED Talks on “The Whys of Where”. He holds 3 degrees in geography (BA,MA, PhD) and has served as geographer in 4 sectors of society, including government, academia, private, and nonprofit organizations. Joseph has authored over 75 chapters and articles on GIS education and visits 35 universities annually. He frequently conducts professional development for educators and has authored 8 books. But as a lifelong learner, he feels as though he’s just getting started and thus actively seeks mentors, partners, and collaborators.

 

Research Lightning Talks
-Dr. Adam Mathews, Associate Professor, Geography
"Examining Urban Change with GIS and Remote Sensing"

-Dr. Thomas Pingel, Associate Professor, Geography
“Near Earth Imaging: Applications for Lidar and UxV-Deployed Sensors”

-Ryan Kinsella, Geography Graduate Student
“GIS and Emergency Management”

Poster and Story Map Competition

-Introduced and awarded by President Stenger
Brief Poster Presentations from the Student Awardees
TBD

 

 

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November 2021 Speakers

1. -President Harvey Stenger and Professor John Frazier will give an update on the Johnson City Revitalization Project

-Kevin Heard will give a State of GIS on Campus update

-Faculty speakers will give lightning talks about their work and classroom work using GIS

-Students will present their posters 

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November 2019 Speakers

-John Frazier gave an update on the Johnson City Revitalization Project

-Kevin Heard gave a State of GIS on Campus update

-Faculty speakers gave a summary of their work

-Students presented their posters