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GIS Day at CMU: Overview

Guide describing GIS Day events held in Pittsburgh.

What is GIS Day?

GIS Day is celebrated on the 3rd Wednesday of November as an international forum for users of GIS technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in society and for people to learn more about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its benefits.

Upcoming GIS Days

2024 November 20

2025 November 19

2026 November 18

GIS Day Event Chair

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Jessica Benner
she/they
Contact:
4406 Wean Hall
Website

GIS Day in Pittsburgh

A Pittsburgh GIS Day event is hosted by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Libraries and other partners. The 2024 planning committee includes the following people:

  • Emma Slayton, Lynn Kawaratani, Charlotte Kiger Price, Erin Swift, and Jessica Benner, University Libraries, CMU
  • Alex Hiniker, CMU Sustainability Initiative, CMU
  • Suzy Li and Rich Nisa, School of Architecture, CMU
  • Adam Kidane, Enterprise Space Information Management, CMU
  • Laura Santos, Heinz College, CMU
  • Catalina Moreno Lopez, College of Engineering, CMU
  • Melinda Angeles and Eli Thomas, GIS Office, Allegheny County
  • Boris Michev, University Library System, Pitt
  • Susan Lucas, Urban Studies, Pitt
  • Giovanni Svevo, Department of Innovation and Performance, City of Pittsburgh
  • Josh Mullenite, Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, Chatham
  • Rachel Weeden, Esri, Philadelphia

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