When: Wednesday, Nov 20th. Career Panel at 1:30 and GIS Industry Showcase from 12 – 4pm
Where: Mackintosh Corry Room (MC E230) 
Who: the City of Kingston, Utilities Kingston, County GIS representatives (from Frontenac and Lennox and Addington County), BeSpatial, Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR),  Queen’s University Library and more!  

What is Geographic information system(s), GIS (noun)? 

GIS is a technology used to create, manage, analyze, and map all types of data. 

GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there). This provides a foundation for mapping and analysis used in science and almost every industry. GIS helps users understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context. The benefits include improved communication, efficiency, management, and decision-making. 

GIS Day provides a forum for people to learn about GIS and for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that make a difference in our society.