(Gulfport, MS) – GEO Jobe and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are hosting a fun, interactive event celebrating GIS Day on Saturday, Nov. 16! Kids (and their parents) will discover the power of maps by participating in activities designed to show how GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, helps people in everyday life—from tracking animals, to finding the best routes, planning cities, and even protecting the environment. Kids of all ages may attend. Admission is $12 and includes access to the event and museum.
Over 20 years ago, Jack Dangermond, the founder and president of Esri, envisioned people collaborating and sharing how GIS affects everyone. This led to the establishment of GIS Day, which was first observed in 1999. The explosion of geospatial technology since then has expanded that idea into a global event that shows how geography and the real-world applications of GIS are making a difference in business, government and society. It’s a chance for organizations to share their accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS.
“We are thrilled to bring GIS Day to LMDC to share with the community! GIS is the core foundation for the geospatial technology GEO Jobe develops” said Danny Menikheim, GEO Jobe Chief Operating Officer. “Observing and celebrating GIS Day with LMDC allows the next generation of children to learn more about the world around them and their place in it through an introduction to GIS, one of the most impactful but least-known fields that affect our lives today. I see this collaboration as a great opportunity for the community and an absolute win for everyone.”
This November, GEO Jobe and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will join hundreds of organizations worldwide in hosting in-person and virtual gatherings that will celebrate the impactful work of GIS professionals and serve to ignite the imagination of the future innovators who will further advance global progress using GIS.
For more information on GIS Day, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/DYTpQz7uyD76vcos/.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a nationally recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) children’s museum in Gulfport, Mississippi. The first children’s museum in the State of Mississippi, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is dedicated to inspiring children, families and communities through the arts, interactive educational experiences and exploration. We strive to instill a lifelong love of learning through laughter and play.
GEO Jobe is a leading GIS software and geospatial solutions provider, serving over 10,000 organizations globally. GEO Jobe is best known for developing the most popular applications in the ArcGIS Marketplace, including Admin Tools for ArcGIS, Backup My Org, Clean My Org, and Scheduler for ArcGIS. GEO Jobe offers U.S.-based 24/7 Support solutions for organizations using Esri’s ArcGIS© System. GEO Jobe also offers professional services focused on Esri’s ArcGIS© System, including custom software development, enterprise solution implementation, data science, and UAV data collection. Founded in 1999, GEO Jobe is in its 25th year of operation, has been an Esri business partner since 2002, and is currently a Platinum Partner.
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations globally and in over 200,000 institutions in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial information technology, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions for digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics. Visit us at esri.com.
