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Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC |
The Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrated the "GIS Day 2008" by organizing a day long "Map Gallery and Open House" event in the Central Services Office Building, 3600 Wake Forest Road, on November 19th, 2008.
The "GIS DAY 2008" event was a great success. The map gallery and multi-media presentation was visited by parents, students, and staff from WCPSS departments. A display of about 30 maps demonstrated a variety of GIS techniques used for planning and demographic studies and for student assignment. The guest speaker was Mr. Bill Shroyer, GISP, Wake County Planning. Mr. Shroyer gave an inspirational presentation on how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) help address local and global issues every day. Several staff members expressed interest in access to GIS software and in GIS courses so that they could start using this magnificent tool as soon as possible.
About 50 people voted on their favorite map (SEE the map exibition), and a drawing was held to select five prize winners (see the prize winners list).
Thanks again to all participants in the "GIS DAY 2008" celebration that helped raise awareness of Geographic Information Systems!
Please visit our website at http://www.wcpss.net/demographics/! Read more and see photos.
--Maja Vouk, Director, Demographics
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