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DESCRIPTION:Mapping the Future: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at UCR
 \n\nEsri Innovation & Demo Day\n\nApril 15\, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:45PM\n\nRiv
 era Library\, Room 140\n\n \n\nJoin to learn about the exciting development
 s and growing impact of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at UC Riversid
 e. Through a series of 3 workshops\, get an inside look at how GIS is shapi
 ng:\n\n1. Research\n\n2. Policy\n\n3. Science\n\n4. Engineering\n\n5. Busin
 ess\n\n6. And beyond!\n\n \n\nThis free event is open to all UCR students a
 nd faculty and includes faculty research showcases and career conversations
  with industry experts.\n\n \n\nA great chance to learn how spatial thinkin
 g is transforming the future\, and connect with industry leaders if it migh
 t be a complimentary path for your work or studies. Learn about new possibi
 lities and gain a few new partnerships across campus. We’ll also have a tab
 le in the Rivera Arches with information and resources. Be sure to stop by.
  \n\n \n\n>> RSVP here. Space is limited\, sign up for a workshop or two to
 day!\n\n \n\nWORKSHOP OVERVIEW\n\nAll workshops in Riviera Library\, Room 1
 40\n\n \n\nUCR GIS Research & Resources\n\n10:00 – 11:00 AM\n\nExplore camp
 us GIS tools\, StoryMaps\, data access\, infrastructure\, and support servi
 ces. Discover how GIS connects research across disciplines and learn more a
 bout the new GIS minor. \n\n \n\nPresenters: \n\nJanet Reyes\, Geospatial I
 nformation LibrarianEdward Helderop\, Associate Director\, Center for Geosp
 atial SciencesCanserina Kurnia\, Senior Solution Engineer\, EsriWei Kang\, 
 Assistant Professor\, School of Public Policy \n\nFaculty Research Showcase
  & Panel\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nHear from leading faculty across public 
 policy\, environmental sciences\, ecology\, business\, statistics\, and mor
 e as they discuss applied GIS research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
 \n\n \n\nPanel: \n\nMark Long\, Dean\, School of Public PolicyRan Wei\, Ass
 ociate Professor\, Public PolicyPaulette Brown-Hinds (‘92\, ‘98)\, Founder\
 , Voice Media Ventures \n\nPresenters: \n\nWei Kang\, Public PolicyHoori Aj
 ami\, Environmental SciencesHelen Regan\, Evolution Ecology & Organismal Bi
 ologyKan Wang\, BusinessLoralee Larios\, Botany and Plant SciencesEdward He
 lderop\, Public PolicyYuzhou Chen\, StatisticsAhmed Eldawy\, Bourns College
  of Engineering  \n\nCareer Panel with Esri Alumni\n\n12:45 – 1:45 PM\n\nGa
 in insights into careers in GIS and geospatial technology from UCR alumni w
 orking at Esri. Learn how to translate your academic experience into indust
 ry impact. \n\n \n\nFollowing the workshops\, be sure and join us for:\n\n 
 \n\nChancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series \n\n2:00 PM to 3:30 PM\n\nUni
 versity Theater\n\n \n\nJoin Esri President Mr. Jack Dangermond and UCR Cha
 ncellor S. Jack Hu as they discuss Mr. Dangermond’s journey with Esri\, key
  lessons learned\, and how digital twins and AI are reshaping GIS applicati
 ons.\n\n \n\n>> Register here for the Lecture: https://events.ucr.edu/event
 /chancellors-distinguished-lecture-series-a-conversation-with-jack-dangermo
 nd.\n\n \n\n* Registration for the workshops and lecture are separate so be
  sure to sign up for both events.
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LOCATION:Rivera Library\, 140
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Future: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at UCR\, E
 sri Innovation & Demo Day
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URL:https://events.ucr.edu/event/mapping-the-future-geographic-information-
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