UIC GIS Day

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November 21, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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You’re invited to celebrate GIS Day with the UIC University Library and the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs on Friday, Nov. 21.

Location: Richard J. Daley Library
Date: Friday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are technologies, research methods and visualization techniques that help us understand the spatial processes shaping our communities and environment. Whether you’re newly curious or an experienced analyst, GIS Day is a chance to explore innovative geospatial work, stay connected with evolving ideas and methods, and discover new ways to apply spatial thinking in your classroom, research and career.

Event schedule:
9:30 a.m.: Doors open, coffee
10 a.m.–noon: Research talks: Interdisciplinary presentations by UIC scholars using geospatial methods
Noon–1 p.m.: Student Poster Competition and lunch
1-2 p.m. – Skills workshop: Coordinate systems and projections in spatial analysis

This event is free and open to the public, and made possible through the generous support of the Sööt Family Fund.

Presenters

Carla Tejada, College of Engineering
Sage Kim, School of Public Health
Matt Wilson, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Fatemah Allahakbari, College of Engineering

Skills workshop: Coordinate systems in spatial analysis

Ever wonder if you’re using coordinate systems right? They matter because they affect your spatial analysis results. This workshop is designed for anyone who uses GIS or spatial methods but has never received formal training in coordinate systems or projections. We’ll demystify coordinate systems, walk through common projection pitfalls, and discuss the NSRS modernization taking effect next year (new datum drop!) — what’s changing, and how to update your data for improved accuracy. ArcGIS-focused, but applicable to other spatial data environments.

For more information or questions, contact the Urban Data Visualization Lab at udvl@uic.edu.

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