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    GIS Day 2007

    On November 14th, 2007 Miami-Dade County participated in a global event to educate millions of people on how geography makes a difference in our lives.

    The event, entitled "GIS ... more than a destination" showcased our latest technology and provided insight on its everyday use for businesses, citizens and governments.

    Nearly 300 students from ten Miami-Dade County middle schools participated in four presentations: 

    • GPS technology and equipment demonstrated by the Department of Environmental Research Management (DERM)
    • How GIS is used in fire trucks given by the Fire Deparment
    • Miami-Dade GIS data on Google Earth by the Park and Recreation Department
    • Demo of the Land Information Viewer, an ArcGIS Server web application given by Water and Sewer.

    A popular exhibit with students, employees and other visitors was our Map Gallery, which included maps from several departments. Students were also given a tour of the County Commission Chambers where they were greeted by the commissioners in attendance.

    Special thanks to the schools that participated:

    • Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
    • Frank C. Martin K-8 Center
    • Jose Marti Middle School
    • Miami Christian School
    • Ponce de Leon Middle School
    • Redland Middle School
    • Richmond Heights Middle School
    • Thomas Jefferson Middle School
    • W. R. Thomas Middle School
    • Westview Middle School

     

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    What is GIS Day?

    Every year since 1987 National Geographic and other organizations, have celebrated “Geography Awareness” the third week of November.  GIS Day is held on the Wednesday of that week.  This is a world wide event held by dozens of participating Countries concurrently.  The Miami-Dade County’s GIS User Group sponsored the 2007 celebration with the purpose of educating middle school children on how geography and Miami-Dade’s GIS makes a difference in their lives. “GIS more than a destination!”

    Watch County Connection - Location, Location, Location ... on Miami-Dade TV to learn more about GIS Day.

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