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18th Annual
New York State "A Very Spatial Conference" October 10-11, 2002 |
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18th Annual
New York State "A Very Spatial Conference" October 10-11, 2002 |
Sponsors
Central NY Region of the American
Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
New York Statewide GIS Coordination Program
GIS tools help solve real world problems in all kinds of areas today,
including facilities management, transportation, utilities, environmental protection,
health care and epidemiology, land use planning, marketing, conservation, business
strategic planning, engineering, education, social services, economic development, and
more. Starting eighteen years ago with a small gathering of early GIS users, the New
York State GIS Conference has become a major GIS professional development opportunity for
hundreds of GIS users in the state. The conference is a great place to discover how New
Yorkers are using GIS to accomplish important objectives in the public and private
sectors. Technical presentations feature working professionals who share their GIS
experiences and solutions in dealing with real world problems like yours.
Meet fellow New Yorkers active in the GIS field, exchange information and experiences, and seek solutions to your geographic data management needs. Professional networking opportunities help you develop a network of fellow GIS users which can continue through the years. In the exhibit area, GIS vendors and consultants display the latest in GIS hardware, software, analytical techniques, and services.
Keynote Speaker: This year's keynote speaker will be James R. Plasker, Executive Director, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Jim will address the issues surrounding certification of GIS Professionals.
Banquet Speaker: This
year's keynote speaker will be John Calkins, ESRI.
Presentation: CBS’s "The
District" Teaches Geographic Thinking & Crime Analysis
CBS’s "The District" is the first prime time television series to feature GIS and crime analysis weekly. Each episode illustrates examples of how GIS can be used to assess and solve a variety of crimes and other public safety issues. While the television show is fictional, the data and much of the analysis are real. This presentation will take a behind the scenes look at the crime analysis examples of "The District 2000- 2001". (ESRI). Mr. Calkins was the GIS technical consultant for the CBS hit show, "The District" during its’ first season.
General Information
Call for Papers: Papers and poster presentations are invited from all members of New York's GIS community. Presentations on any topic of interest to the GIS community are invited. Submit abstracts to Horace Shaw at ESF Continuing Education.
Exhibits: Exhibit booths are available to GIS software and hardware vendors, consulting firms, agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Please indicate your interest in exhibiting on the response form to receive full information. Or, for more information, contact Horace Shaw at (315) 470-6891 or hbshaw@esf.edu. Exhibitor information will also be updated on the website.
Job Exchange: Bring resumes and position descriptions to the conference to be posted.
GIS Partnerships Award: The New York State Coordination Program is happy to announce the Third Annual GIS Partnerships Award. Details will be added to the website.
Pre-Conference Workshops: Pre-registration required! Come a day early for a day-long workshop on Wednesday, October 9, on ERDAS Imagine software at SUNY-ESF (hands-on/limited enrollment). Several pre-conference workshops are scheduled Thursday morning, October 10, including Introduction to GIS/GPS (hands-on/limited enrollment), GIS Basic Training: Implementing GIS in Your Organization, 3D GIS: Visualization and GIS Query for Complex Urban Environments with TerraSim; and GIS on the Internet with Applied GIS. The State GIS program will hold three work group meetings: Local Government; Standards and Data Coordination; and the Clearinghouse.