Middle TNGIC GIS Forum Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - Presentations

�ursday, November 20, 2014 - Workshops

�is meeting is for local, private, state, and federal government GIS users and anyone interested in the GIS profession.

Free Registration

Door Prizes Free Lunch Poster Contest

Free Workshops

Sponsored by TNGIC, Inc.

Location: Lane Agri Park --Community Center , Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Vendors Contact: Mary Beth Stephens at (615) 862-7214 or marybeth.stephens@nashville.gov Registration: Teresa Prince at (615) 401-7824 or Teresa.Prince@cot.tn.gov

Presentations/Abstracts: Katie Franke at (615) 829-5460 or Katie.Franke@stantec.com Poster Contest: David McMillen at (615) 208-4258 or david.mcmillen@tn.usda.gov--Deadline Nov 13th

Register ONLINE ONLY @ www.tngic.org

Training: Intermediate GIS in TN -- $65.00 Limited to first 15 applicants -- Deadline Nov 12, 2014

List of Free Workshops -- See Attached Flyer

Registration will CLOSE on November 12, 2014

Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:

Middle Regional TNGIC Forum on GIS Land Agricultural Park – Community Center Building

315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 November 18th, 2014

GIS TRAINING

“EXPERIENCE GIS IN TENNESSEE II”

Sponsored by TNGIC and UT Extension Cost: $50 (Space is limited to 15 students) Date: Tuesday Nov. 18th, 2014 from 9AM to 5PM Location: 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Registration: Register online at http://tngic.org/regional.htm (Deadline is November 12, 2014) Prerequisites: Minimum of 1 year full-time GIS experience Course Description: (Intermediate level course) Now that you know the basics of GIS, let’s apply some depth to your knowledge by delving into more advanced analysis tools and more about geodatabases. This course will provide insight into raster analysis using map algebra, advanced queries (spatial and tabular), advanced editing techniques, advanced geodatabase topics, and information on ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Collector. In other words, once you know the basics you are ready for the next chapter in GIS. It is only one day though, so expect to learn a lot but this is not designed to make you an expert in one day. This class is taught using numerous exercises that use different data sets. Hands-on exercises will be presented with ArcGIS 10.1 software. Computers will be provided. Each student will be provided a take-home workbook.

The GISCI Certification Program (1/2 day):

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 1:00pm – 4pm

Location: Lane Agricultural Center, Murfreesboro, TN

Course Description:

This 3 hour workshop will cover, in detail, all the steps necessary to complete the application for GIS Professional Certification (GISP) from GISCI as it now exist today. Attendees should bring the following items to the workshop:

1. A copy of the application instructions that can be downloaded from GISCI.org (reading them before the workshop is recommended)

2. A copy of the application form, filled out as much as possible. 3. As much of the required supporting documentation as possible 4. A curious mind!

A rigorous exam is being added to the GISP application in 2015, so time to apply based on just the portfolio requirements is rapidly running out.

HandsHandsHands---On GIS On GIS On GIS For 4For 4For 4---H / Youth GroupsH / Youth GroupsH / Youth Groups

Youth in 4-H and other organiza ons are invited to a free one-day workshop to explore the power of GPS and GIS technologies through hands-on ac vi es to:

�� learn about careers that use Global Posi oning System (GPS) and Geographic Informa on System (GIS) technologies, and meet GIS professionals in the region

�� learn about GIS programs through 4-H and other organiza ons �� use GPS to �nd geocaches �� record your path and loca ons of objects using GPS �� import your GPS data to a computer and create a map using GIS �� use GIS to make measurements and do simple data analysis with your GPS data

MurfreesboroMurfreesboroMurfreesboro

November 7, 2012November November 19, 2014 Rutherford County Agriculture Center

315 John Rice Blvd. Murfreeesboro, TN

35.85422, -86.44821

Sponsored by UT Extension in coopera on Tennessee Geographic Informa on Council (TNGIC)

These workshops are open to youth and their adult leaders/teachers. No prior GIS experience required. Par cipants will a end the opening, lunch and closing sessions of the TNGIC Regional Forum.

Registra on is freefreefree, but is limited to the first 30 to register at each loca on!

Register online only at: h p://tngic.org

For addi onal informa on contact Tim Prather, Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science Department, UT Extension

865-974-7266 • tprather@tennessee.edu

Middle Tennessee GIS Forum Poster Contest - 2014

1. Posters will be limited to 44 X 44 inches paper size.2. Posters will include at least an abstract, a map, and conclusions.

a. The map(s) must support the conclusionsb. The cartographic design of the map(s) portion of the poster will be taken

into account by the judges.c. The attached “Some guidelines . . .” shows how the cartography will be

critiqued.d. Two divisions – Student and Regular

3. Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the official judges.4. An easel will be provided to display posters if you reserve a poster site.5. The deadline to have posters displayed is November 6th at 10 am.6. To reserve a poster site, contact:

david.mcmillen@tn.usda.gov before COB November 14th

Some guidelines for crit iquing maps General

• Can you readily underst and t he overall purpose of t he map and how it is t obe read?

• At what dist ance is t he map meant t o be read? One or many?• Is t he medium appropriat e t o t he use? For inst ance, should t he map be

larger/ smaller? Elect ronic rat her t han on paper? Int eract ive?• What is it s int ended use? Does it have one?• St and back f rom t he map. Does your eye fall on import ant element s or an

oversized or overly bright unimport ant element ?• Are all necessary element s included? Are all unnecessary element s excluded?

Are t hese choices appropriat e?• Did t he mapmaker have any inappropriat e assumpt ions or did t hey have

somet hing t o hide?• What kinds of compromises did t he mapmaker have t o make due t o dat a,

medium, print ing, or ot her const raint s?

Color

• Do t he colors clash or clut t er?• Are t here t oo many (most common) or t oo few colors?• Do t hey add emphasis in appropriat e places/ ways?• Do t hey cause vibrat ing or rising/ receding ef fect s? If so, is t hat appropriat e?• Do t he colors help or hinder t he reader in int erpret ing t he map?

• Are any colors t oo close or t oo dif ferent in hue, value and sat urat ion?

Symbology

• Is t he symbology appropriat e t o t he use of t he map?• What was t he main mot ivat ion in choosing t he symbols?• Do t he classif icat ions or color values make sense for dif ferent feat ure t ypes?• Does t he legend have element s t hat are unnecessary for t he int erpret at ion

of t he map?

Data • Are t he dat a appropriat e t o t he use and/ or int ended message of t he map?• Is t he scale of t he map appropriat e t o it s int ended use?• Does t he dat a in t he map mat ch t he scale? In ot her words, do t he feat ures

have t oo lit t le det ail ( t hey look blocky) or t oo much ( t heir boundaries are t ooconvolut ed)?

Text

• Does t he layout have t oo many font s? Fewer font s and font st yles make forcleaner layout s.

• Is t he choice of font appropriat e t o t he map's use and t o t he feel of t helayout ?

• Are t he labels, t it les, legend labels, et c. in an appropriat e size, locat ion,and/ or color?

• Are all necessary t ext ual element s in t he layout ?• Are t here any unnecessary element s?

Layout

• Are t he element s in t he layout dist ribut ed in a balanced or appropriat e way?• Are t he sizes of t he element s appropriat e and balanced?• Does t he layout have enough or t oo much negat ive space?

Meta Information

• Does t he mapmaker credit appropriat e sources?• Do you have all t he informat ion you will need t o int erpret t he map

appropriat ely?

Middle TNGIC GIS ForumWednesday, November 19, 2014 - Presentations

�ursday, November 20, 2014 - Workshops

Free Registration

Door Prizes Free Lunch Poster Contest Job Board

Free Workshops

Sponsored by TNGIC, Inc.

Location: Lane Agri Park --Community Center Building, 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Bring in non-perishable food item(s) for another chance at a door prize!!

The food banks are low. Let’s do ourpart to help restock the shelves. You can bring in your items on both daysof the conference.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Not a TNGIC member? Visit the TNGIC booth and become a member for just $20 Cash/Check only

Register for a chance to win FREE Registration to the TNGIC Conference in Memphis, TN.You can also register to become a TNGIC member by visiting: www.tngic.org

John Rice BlvdI-24

To NashvilleCommunity Center Building

To Chattanooga

State Hwy 96

Directions to Lane Agri-Park:From Nashville: Take I-24 E, exit 78A. To first light (John R. Rice Blvd), go right. Complex will be .8 miles on the left. From Chattanooga: Take I-24 W, exit 78A. To second light (John R. Rice Blvd), go right. Complex will be .8 miles on the left.

Sam's Club

Tractor Supply

Exit 78A

3050 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129

www.mind2marketplace.com

Speakers to include Dr. Julie A. Adams, Vanderbilt School of Engineering

Jacob Gish, Beyond Right Now Technologies James Mackler, Bone McAllister Norton PLLC

Presents

Unmanned Aerial Systems They’re coming …Are you ready?

An exploration of current UAS technologies and their future outlook for our region

Thursday, November 20, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport

278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna, TN

Get hands-on with some of the vehicles Networking alongside experts in the field Unique setting of an airplane hangar Learn about UAS activities already taking place Get better understanding of pending FAA regulations Who should attend? Those interested in: investing in UAS technologies, using UAS in educational settings, using UAS to get tough jobs done, and those just curious about the technology and seeing what others are already doing.

Register now at Mind2Marketplace.com Seating is limited and registration ends November 14 at 5:00

A cost of $30 includes a light dinner and drink ticket.