Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
 

Preliminary Program Details


We are pleased to bring you our MAC URISA 2010 Preliminary Program. Below you will see a schedule of the 6 workshops, two plenary sessions, twenty-three moderated sessions, and three software labs. With such a robust program, the program committee has identified several themes that may help you decide which sessions would provide you the most benefit.

Planning Theme - This theme encompasses a variety of presentations that focus on traditional planning activities. These sessions will demonstrate some of the best examples of GIS in Public Works, Transportation and Government in our region.

Technology Theme - GIS Technology changes fast, so keep up with the latest trends in data and tools by attending these sessions. This theme is intended for experienced users focused on maintaining GIS systems and data.

Surveyor Theme - This set of abstracts was grouped together with the Surveying Community in mind. Taught by industry leaders, the topics in this theme are essential elements for all who bridge the surveying and GIS world.  

Environmental Theme - Examples of using GIS for Environmental purposes abound in this theme. Environmental professionals should not miss these sessions led by some of the most experienced GIS users in the region.

Emergency Management Theme - These sessions will highlight some of the exciting technologies and applications of GIS in the field of Emergency Management. They would be most beneficial for those looking to expand their knowledge of these emerging technologies.

Universal Theme - These sessions are earmarked for ALL attendees regardless of your current job focus or background. They will have educational value for all who are interested in the field of GIS.

ESRI Mobile Lab - Students of the mobile lab will be able to select from a variety of online learning modules to sharpen their software skills. Space is limited and pre-registration will be required upon check-in at the registration desk.

We are looking forward to providing you with your most comprehensive GIS educational experience at MAC URISA 2010!


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Monday October 4
8:30 - 5:00 Pre-Conference Workshops (choose one of six):
(WK-1)
Intro to
GIS
             
(WK-2)
Intro to
GPS
               
(WK-3)
Emergency
Management
and GIS
 (WK-4)
ArcGIS for
AutoCAD
 (WK-5)
Intro to
Distributed
GIS Services
 (WK-6)
LIDAR:
Mid-Atlantic
Availability,
Useful Apps.
& Hands On
Practice
Tuesday October 5
7:00 - 10:00
Registration
 
          
7:00 - 3:30
 Exhibit Hall &
Poster Display
          
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast

          
9:00 - 10:00
Keynote Session

          
10:00 - 11:30
Breakout Sessions

Panel:GIS
Professional
Development

Planning

 Enterprise GIS
 Parcel Data
and GIS
 Wildlife
Applications
11:30 - 12:00
 Exhibit Hall
         
12:00 - 1:00
 Lunch 
         
1:00 - 1:30
 Exhibit Hall          
1:30 - 3:00
 Breakout Sessions

Interactive 
Expo

Public
Works
 GIS Data
Development
 Spatial
Referencing
 Hydro
Applications
in GIS
3:00 - 3:30
Dessert Break
          
3:30 - 5:00
 Breakout Sessions  Interactive 
Expo
Emergency
Management:
Preparedness 		Panel:
Data Issues		 Accuracy
Issues in GIS
 Environmental
Health Applications
6:00 - 10:00
 Banquet

         
Wednesday October 6
7:00 - 10:00
Registration

         
7:00 - 1:30
 Exhibit Hall
   
ESRI Mobile Lab
(7a-8:30a) 
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast
       
9:00 - 10:00
Plenary Session
       
10:00 - 11:30
Breakout Sessions
Interactive
Expo 		Transportation
 Technology
Techniques
 Emergency
Management:
Response		 ESRI Mobile Lab
11:30 - 12:00
 Exhibit Hall

       
12:00 - 1:00

Lunch
 
       
1:00 - 1:30
 Exhibit Hall
       
1:30 - 3:00
 Breakout Sessions
Interactive
Expo
GIS in
Government
 Social
Networking
 Environmental
Data
Management
 ESRI Mobile Lab

Esri Mobile Lab

Pre-Registration Required

The Esri Mobile Lab will provide the opportunity for hands-on

learning on a variety of GIS topics that attendees can select based on

their interests and skills, then work through at their own pace. Esri

staff will provide an introduction at the beginning of each section to

familiarize attendees with the lab setup, workbooks and learning

format, and will be on-hand to answer questions and provide

assistance. Attendees can use the 90-minute time slot to work on any

of the below modules:

1. Creating a Map in ArcGIS (approximate time: 25 minutes): In

this exercise, students will learn how to create a basic but

meaningful map using ArcGIS Desktop. Adding content to the

map, working with multiple data frames and using the map

layout tools will be covered.

2. Working with CAD Data in ArcGIS (approximate time: 25

minutes): Some of the basic techniques of working with CAD

data, including georeferencing a CAD data source and converting

features & annotation will be presented in this exercise.

3. Editing with ArcGIS Desktop (approximate time: 25 minutes): In

this exercise, students will work with editing tools and point,

line, polygon features and their attributes. Using the Editor

toolbar to perform tasks like creating features, change the

snapping environment, and various feature construction

methods will be covered.

4. Geocoding with ArcGIS (approximate time: 25 minutes):

Students participating in this exercise will perform tasks

associated with geocoding tabular data within ArcMap, including

building an address locator, performing an interactive rematch

and resolving unmatched records.

5. Basics of the Geodatabase (approximate time: 30 minutes): This

exercise introduces the geodatabase. Students will learn about

the structure of the geodatabase, and will learn geodatabase

concepts such as Feature Classes, Subtypes and Attributes,

Relationship Classes and more.

 

 



 



 
 
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