GIS Day poster

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.  

High school students are invited to an array of activities, including a lecture, a campus tour, lunch at a dining hall and much more. See last year's program.

Excused absence notes are provided.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Valeria Morales at vmorale2 [at] umd.edu.

GIS Day 2024

GIS Day 2024 will be held on Wednesday, November 20th. RSVP here by November 11th. 

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