Welcome Remarks and Early Career Panel (GIS Day 2023)Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
- Justin Stoler, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Sustainable Development
- José Maria Cardoso da Silva, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography and Sustainable Development
- Senior Associate Dean Caleb Everett, College of Arts and Sciences
- Dean Charles Eckman, University Libraries
Early Career Panel
- Sophia Plancich, UM ‘24, BA in International Studies and Ecosystem Science and Policy, UM
"Greening the Church: The Contribution of Faith-Owned Greenspace towards Urban Equity in Baltimore City"
- Lucas Britton, UM ’23, BA in Political Science and Geography and Sustainable Development
Library Access Services Technician, UM
- Gladiz Velez, UM ’23, BA in Ecosystem Science and Policy
Geospatial Analyst, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Seminole Tribe of Florida
"Seminole THPO GIS: Internal Development and Education"
- Dishane Hewavithana, UM ’23, PhD in Environmental Science and Policy
Post-doctoral Researcher, FIU
"Navigating the Linear Landscape"
ABOUT GIS DAY
GIS Day was founded in 1999 as an opportunity for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate how the tool is making a difference in our society. Celebrated around the world, this event brings together diverse groups to share in discovering and exploring the benefits of GIS, showcasing its uses, and building and nurturing a GIS community.
GIS Day 2023: https://sp.library.miami.edu/subjects/gis#tab-1