High School Hub: GIS Day
GIS Day
GIS Day, short for Geographic Information Systems Day, is a worldwide annual event that celebrates the use and advancements in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.
The Department of Geographical Sciences commemorates GIS Day every year with an Open House in November. See below details about GIS Day 2025.
High school and now community college students are invited to an array of activities, including a lecture, a campus tour, a panel with summer interns and much more. See last year's program.
Excused absence notes are provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Janna Chapman at jkchap16@umd.edu.
GIS Day 2026
GIS Day 2026 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18. RSVP here by Nov. 4.
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