Calling all GIS instructors in CO and WY

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jkerski

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Feb 13, 2025, 6:54:03 PM2/13/25

to Wyoming Geospatial Organization (WyGeo)

Austin Stone from Esri and I would like to personally invite you to the 2025 CO & WY GIS Community Education Summit, taking place at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, on Friday, February 28th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MT, hosted by our colleagues Dr. Wendy Zhou and Chris Thiry.

This summit will be a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging experience designed to help GIS educators and instructors across Colorado and Wyoming prepare for the evolving needs of GIS instruction. It’s a chance to connect with colleagues, share innovative ideas, and learn from the community about how we can all work together to advance GIS education.

To register for the summit, please complete this brief form:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/43c6b5aa71b844b19f91a5084531b59b.

Agenda

(We are working to finalize the agenda, but here’s a preview of what to expect)

8:30 - 9:00: Check-In

9:00 - 9:15: Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:00: Current State of GIS

10:00 - 10:15: Break & Networking

10:15 - 11:15: Breakout Session 1: What Students of Today Need to Know for Tomorrow

11:15 - 12:00: Campus Tour

12:00 - 1:00: Lunch

1:00 - 2:00: Future of GIS Instruction

2:00 - 2:15: Break & Networking

2:15 - 3:15: Breakout Session 2: Instruction for GeoAI

3:15 - 3:45: Get Involved!

3:45 - 4:00: Closing Remarks

A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event.

Logistics

📍 Location: Student Center - Colorado School of Mines
1516 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401
Ballroom D&E
🕘 Check-in Time: 8:30 AM – 9 AM MT
🕘 Main Event: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MT
🍽️ Lunch: Please reference CSM’s on campus dining options
🚗 Parking: Paid Parking Deck on the Maple St & W Campus Rd

I hope you’ll be able to join us! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional details.