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kuREKA & Makerspace@UM: GIS Visual Science Competition

About GIS Visual Science

Geographic Information System (GIS) augmented with live streaming or archived data of the social-ecosystem creates a deep connection to a place or a phenomenon, illustrates spatial relationships, and enable the use of environment as an extension of learning space.

The competition is to create an up-to-date and accurate GIS map of the Faculty of Science complex, highlighting three or more features e.g. green patches, waterbody, land use/man-made built-environment, mobility, soundscape, students leisure space, communal space, amenity, R&D hotspots, etc. The GIS map must be augmented with a story map advocating at least one Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Additional data enrichment using audio-visual media will add merit to the submission.

Cash Prizes!!

First prize: RM2000 x 1 team

Second prize: RM750 x 2 teams

Third prize: RM500 x 3 teams

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Congratulation to all winning teams!

To all participants, thank you for your participation.

GIS Visual Science Competition Shortlisted Team for the Grand Final

A big thank you to all the 16 teams for the hard teamwork and perseverance in completing the submission and all the best for the shortlisted teams in the Grand Finale. All ten shortlisted teams are encouraged to prepare their submissions for a short 3 minutes ‘elevator’ pitching-like presentation and to choose one of their team members to narrate their GIS Story Map. Kindly confirm your team participation in the Grand Finale and email the name of the narrator and PowerPoint slides GIS story map (maximum 3 pages, including title page) by 8th June 2023 (11.59pm) via email to msithi@um.edu.my. Title page must contain the Title, Team ID, Team members name & Dept/Faculty, Name of Advisor & Dept/Faculty, SDGx advocated and the key GIS spatial data attributes. Everyone is invited and let’s cheer for the teams as we conclude the GIS Visual Science Competition. Don’t forget to bring along your team advisors and friends.

Grand Finale

We are delighted to invite you to the Grand Finale event of the GIS Visual Science Competition, taking place on 9th June 2023 at DK3 Hall, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. This event promises to be an exhilarating culmination of creativity and innovation using spatial data visualization.

During the Grand Finale, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Data Analytics. Engage with cutting-edge visualizations, explore the spatial relationships within our Faculty of Science complex, and discover the untapped potential of GIS technology.

Join us as we celebrate the exceptional work of our talented participants and their groundbreaking ideas that can unlock new possibilities. This competition not only provides a platform for showcasing their creativity but also cultivates skills relevant to the emerging field of data science.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary event! We look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Finale of the GIS Visual Science Competition and sharing an unforgettable experience.

GIS Visual Science Submission Procedure & Assessment Rubrics:

Deadline of competition 31 May 2023, 11.59pm (Malaysia time).
File submission is through email to makerspace@um.edu.my and cc to msithi@um.edu.my with email subject title: GISvsc - Team Leader Name
All teams must submit their competition materials in one (1) zipped file with file name GISvsc_teamleadername.zip
All Submissions MUST include (in the zipped file) the following:

(i) The signed Team Information & Declaration of Originality Form.

(ii) The main GIS Visual Science Map with shape file (and/or related format).

(iii) Any supporting audio/video/images files properly linked to the main GIS Visual Science map.

(iv) Letter of Consent for Faculty of Science to Use GIS Visual Science Competition Data/Artwork

Certificate of participation in GIS Visual Science Competition will only be issued to all team members based on the information in 4(i). Make sure the information is correct and complete.

Any submission after the deadline or non-original/falsified work will be disqualified.
Ten (10) shortlisted teams will be informed of their qualification to pitch their GIS story map at the GIS Visual Science Competition Grand Finale, which will be held at the Lecture Hall DK3, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya on the 9th June 2023, 2.30-5.30pm.
Each shortlisted team will present their GIS Story map based on the submitted work in strictly 3 minutes to a panel of judges and answer their queries.
Invited guest judges will receive the shortlisted contestant’s submission package prior to the Grand Finale and will have the opportunity to assess the submitted work for the technical details and will conclude the overall assessment after the GIS story map pitching session at the Grand Finale.
A general guide to the assessment rubric of the submitted work (Click here)
In addition to the assessment rubrics in (9) above, the judges will also assess the GIS Visual Science story map at the Grand Finale pitching session for following:

(i) Ideas/Issues/Opportunity is well-positioned in interesting context (10 marks)

(ii) Verbal & Non-verbal communication of the story map (10 marks)

(iii) Visual data presentation and analytics well explained (20 marks)

(iv) Impact / Outlook statement is related to SDG, ESG, low-carbon society, Malaysia Madani, etc. (10 marks)

Winning submission will be judged based on combined assessments (9 & 10)). All decisions on the competition outcome are final and solely under the discretion of the GIS Visual Science Competition organizing committee.

Coaching sessions

Basics & Hands-on GIS Modeling & Mapping

Instructor: Dr. Nisfariza Mohd Nor Maris (Department of Geography, Faculty of Art and Social Science)

Date and time: 7 April 2023, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Presentation slide Recorded video

Visual Thinking & Storytelling

Instructor: Prof. Dr. Sithi V Muniandy (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)

Date and time: 28 April 2023, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Presentation slide Recorded video (Part 1 & Part 2)

Basic 3D Printing

Instructors: Assoc Prof Dr. Tay Kheng Soo & Dr. Mohamad Shariff (Makerspace@UM)

Date and time: 20 May 2023 (Saturday), 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (New date!!)

Deadline of registration: 15 May 2023

Platform: Training at Makerspace@UM, Level 2, Bangunan Makmal Kimia, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.

Q1. What is the role of academic advisor in this competition? Do they need to be involved in the competition

Academic advisor (AA) is expected to coach the team on a bigger perspective related to the competition. AA will not be part of the team. Appointment of AA is strongly encouraged for teams without any GIS working knowledge, but optional for those who are familiar with geospatial modelling. AA can also coach the team on other aspects eg. visual storytelling or act as the team motivator.

Q2. What if I cannot find an academic advisor ? Can our team still compete?

Search for an academic advisor is aimed at creating knowledge-expert social networking skills and collaborative lecturer-students relation. Mentoring does help in coming up with an exciting and impactful outcome with a bigger picture. However, if the team has exhausted their search options, no worries, the teams can still participate and submit their entries.

Q3. Can we change to other SDGs to champion?

The team can change the SDGs selection and can also have multiple SDGs. preliminary SDG selection during registration is to capture SDG preference for logistic planning.

Q4. What are the programmes or softwares needed for the competition? Are they open-sourced? If the participants do not have the softwares, can the organiser provide?

Organiser (Makerspace@UM) will not provide software for GIS. During the GIS Coaching session on the 7 April 2023, potential GIS open source platform will be highlighted.

Q5. Do we need to have any software/app that needs to be installed in our laptop to compete in this competition?

You need to install GIS software (open source or proprietary software) on your PC or use any web based GIS platform. Possible open source GIS software will be introduced during the first GIS Coaching Session on 7 April 2023, 2.30pm

Q6. When will the winner be announced?

All submissions will be assessed and ranked by the judges and the top 10 submissions will be asked to present their GIS story maps for final assessment during the UM Sustainability Festival (mid June 2023) at the Faculty of Science. The venue, date & time will be announced at the website:

https://bit.ly/GIS_Competition

Q7. Hi, just wondering after we register, do we go ahead and start or do we need to attend the workshop first

Registration is aimed at capturing basic data of the contestants, logistic planning and to arrange coaching sessions for those with no prior knowledge in GIS, visual storytelling and 3D printing. Coachings sessions may add value and new perspectives. Registered team can start working on the competition from 1 April and must submit the entry by 31 May 2023.

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