Rice University faculty, researchers and students will come together Nov. 17 for the second Rice GIS Showcase, highlighting innovative applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and opportunities for collaboration across campus.
The showcase, hosted by Fondren Library in partnership with the Center for Research Computing and the Kinder Institute, will feature presentations on completed and ongoing spatial research, emerging tools and GIS applications across disciplines. The event will be held in Kraft Hall 130 and is open to all Rice students, faculty and staff.
“The showcase is a really good opportunity for people to find out about what’s happening on campus, on how GIS is being used in a lot of different departments,” said Kim Ricker, head of the GIS/Data Center at Fondren Library.
This year’s showcase expands on its inaugural event in January with more student presentations and opportunities for hands-on learning. Attendees can connect with researchers, exchange ideas and explore ways to collaborate across disciplines.
“This is also a chance for people on campus to learn how to use GIS,” Ricker said.
Workshops on GIS tools and applications will follow Nov. 18, including introductory instruction on ArcGIS Online and creating story maps using Experience Builder.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the showcase. More information, including the presentation schedule and registration, is available at library.rice.edu/gisday.