[Inline image 1]Northeast Geographic Information Society SAVE THE DATE! NEGIS Spring Conference 2017 Thursday, April 27th Location: Warren Conference Center and Inn 529 Chestnut St, Ashland, MA 01721 Join us for our 2017 Spring Conference: Beyond the Flight Exciting presentations focusing on the complete project cycle from data collection, using the most up-to-date methods, including drone technology, through data analysis and project completion. In addition, the day will finish with a panel on GIS education with participation from both Industry and Academia. This discussion will focus on the skills Industry is looking for in GIS professionals and how education can help fill those needs. Conference Speakers to include: * Steve Santovasi, Burns McDonnell * Allan Bishop, Town of Milton, MA * Steve Wilkes, Feldman Land Surveyors * Meg Watters, Feldman Land Surveyors Call for presentations - submit abstracts at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> All conference proceeds fund NEGIS scholarship program that benefits students in higher education studying GIS. Our goal is to help develop trained GIS professionals. Sponsor and Vendor opportunities are available. Conference registration form at: April 27th Registration Form<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negis-spring-conference-2017-tickets-32139732806> Register by April 13th for an early registration discount !VAT#123456 For more information Helenmary Hotz [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Alice Renauld [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Or visit http://blogs.umb.edu/negis Helenmary Hotz GIS Lab Manager School for the Environment University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125-3393, USA Tel: 617-287-5289 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Fax: 617-287-7474 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.