ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The JU Undergraduate GIS conference is a regional conference that highlights research conducted by JU students in the field of geographic information systems ( GIS ), social and environmental issues .
Guided by a diverse group of faculty , the conference allows students to engage in the multifaceted process of research and presentation . Undergraduate students will connect with local and regional GIS organizations as well as other industries based in Jacksonville , design conference materials , and disseminate conference proceedings . In addition to being a critical part in operations , students will also highlight their own research in special sessions ( see schedule below ) held during the conference and connect with industry leaders in their respective fields .
WHO ’ S INVOLVED ?
Students in each of these classes will play a role in the conference , from research presentations to organization of sessions and dissemination of conference proceedings .
GEOG 250TI - Introduction to GIS GEOG / SOC / POL 341WI -Writing in the Social Sciences GEOG 355 - Python Programming for ArcGIS Pro GEOG 455 - Advanced Applications for GIS SUST 480WS - Sustainability Capstone
Faculty Mentors :
Dr . Ashley Johnson ( faculty coordinator ) Department of Sustainability , Geography , and Environmental Planning
Dr . Ray Oldakowski ( course designer ) Department of Sustainability , Geography , and Environmental Planning
Professor Shelley Grant ( faculty coordinator & editor ) Department of Sociology
Industry guests : St . Johns Riverkeeper Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Gemini Engineering Jacksonville Transportation Authority Jacksonville Sherrif ’ s Office Cordell Technologies Hanson Professional Services Frontier Precision
This symposium was organized by the following undergraduate students : Abigail Dischner - GIS Co-Coordinator Ulises-Gabriel Sabato - GIS Co-Coordinator Brianna Taylor - Writing Coordinator Caroline Grant - Marketing and Social Media Coordinator