UCSC GIS Day in partnership with Google Geo

Join UC Santa Cruz and Google Geo for GIS Day, an event exploring how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial AI shape our world. This afternoon event features technical panels, interactive trivia, student project awards, sandbox showcases, and networking opportunities. Food & drinks provided. For questions or accommodations, email [email protected]. Agenda • 2:00 PM – Doors Open & Showcase: Event doors open; 30-minute mingling and sandbox showcase. • 2:30 PM – Opening Remarks: Event introduction and opening remarks by Dr. Bo Yang. • 2:40 PM – Professional Panel 1: “How GIS and GeoAI Shape Our World” with Google experts Dr. Andrew Lookingbill, Dr. Megan Goddard, and W. Kailen Wright. • 3:20 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 1): Interactive trivia with instant prizes. • 3:25 PM – Professional Panel 2: “Climate Benefits of Vehicle Retirement” presented by UCSC ENVS faculty member Dr. Elliott Campbell. • 3:45 PM – Speaker Q&A Panel Discussion: Open Q&A session with the speaker panel. • 4:00 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 2): Second trivia round with instant prizes. • 4:05 PM – Student Map Competition Awards: Student winner presentations and prize distribution. Sign up to participate. • 4:25 PM – GeoTrivia (Round 3): Final trivia round with instant prizes. • 4:30 PM – Mingling & Wrap-Up: 30-minute networking session and sandbox showcase. • 5:00 PM – Event Concludes Featured speakers Dr. Andrew Lookingbill: Vice President of Google Maps/Geo (19 years at Google modeling the real world for Maps and Search). Dr. Megan Goddard: Senior Program Manager at Google Maps (20 years at Google working on mapping and AI). W. Kailen Wright: Geospatial Lead, Google Geo (18+ years at Google working on global addressing and geospatial AI). Dr. Elliott Campbell: Chair & Professor of Environmental Studies, UCSC (modeling climate and food systems). Sponsors: CSC GISTAR, GeoFly Lab, DGSSC (Drone & GIS Society at UC Santa Cruz), CISR, and the Division of Student Affairs and Success.

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