GIS or geographic information system, represents computer software, data and solutions that are used by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide in government, education, and business. The goal of GIS Day is to help educate children as well as adults on the applications of geography and computer aided mapping. John Gaskill, John Larson, Sylvia Martin, Ruth McWain, and Carolyn Russell. If any other TC has retired, please inform the OGA office. This dynamic group, chaired by Nancy Jolstead, met at the OGA Spring Conference and came up with excellent ideas for supporting the alliance.
Subsequent workshops provide more in-depth training.
Held during GAW, this free event is open to all K-12 teachers, with priority given to those in Linn, Benton, or Lincoln counties, and will be limited to 20 participants. NGS would like to see at least one successful recipient from each state. Reminder - OGA Incentive and Family Geography Grant deadline is December 31. There will be lectures by university professors on board on the geography, culture, and wildlife of Alaska. For more information, contact Norm Bettis .