Northeast
Geographic Information Society
SAVE THE DATE!
NEGIS Spring Conference 2017
Thursday, April 27th
Warren Conference Center and Inn
529 Chestnut St, Ashland, MA 01721
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 include:
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Steve Santovasi, Burns McDonnell: Beyond the Flight
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Allan Bishop, Town of Milton, MA: Wastewater Fee Pilot Project
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Steve Wilkes, Feldman Land Surveyors: Parker’s Revenge Project: Surveying & Research
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Meg Watters, National Park Service: Parker’s Revenge Project: Geophysics & GIS Analysis
Panel Discussion:
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Beyond the Classroom: Planning Your GIS Career
Moderator: Adena Schutzberg, Esri
Call for presentations closes 4/7/2017 – submit abstracts at:
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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 -
Register by April 13th for early discount!
For more information
Helenmary Hotz
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Alice Renauld
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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
Fax: 617-287-7474