This Years Sponsors and Generous Funding from the CUNY CSI Campus Activities Board
Join us for the 18th Annual GIS Day at CUNY College of Staten Island and discover the transformative power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology! This exciting event features speakers from Con Edison, Rutgers University, New York University, New Jersey Community College, Louisiana State University, and faculty and staff from CUNY College of Staten Island, who will showcase real-world GIS applications in energy management and environmental research to enhance resilience and sustainability efforts. Participate in interactive sessions, network with professionals and peers, and explore diverse GIS projects from students and faculty from CSI. Whether in-person or online, enjoy refreshments and engage in discussions that could lead to internships, collaborations, and career opportunities. Mark your calendars for a day filled with learning, networking, and inspiration for current and future projects. GIS Day is your gateway to understanding how GIS can tackle real-world challenges and enhance your future career. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of an event that offers something for everyone, from beginners to GIS enthusiasts, and professionals!
Why Housing Matters: The GIS Perspective
GIS for Logistics and Transportation Management and Analytics
GIS Studies of Staten Island
My Journey through Geology to Utilities
Land Surface Temperature and its Relationship to Landcover on the CUNY CSI Campus
Mapping the Meltdown: Insights from Greenland's Ice Sheet
A Walk in the Park: Exploring Environmental Justice in New York City Green Spaces
Unveiling Environmental Justice in Two Cities in New Jersey through Greenspace Accessibility and Visible Greenness Exposure
The 18th Annual GIS Day showcased the dynamic and evolving field of geospatial technologies through a hybrid format that combined in-person and virtual participation. With 144 registrants and 111 attendees, this event offered engaging presentations, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with geospatial professionals and educators. The event highlighted the growing relevance of GIS in fields like environmental science, urban planning, and transportation.
A special thank you to Nora Santiago and Dr. Jon Peters for their invaluable contributions in organizing this event, along with all of our speakers. Thank you to our partners CSI Sustainability and the CUNY Graduate Center Earth and Environmental Science Program, along with our sponsor the Office of Student Life Campus Activities Board for their generous funding. The support enabled us to provide honorariums for our guest speakers and food for in-person attendees, ensuring a successful and engaging event.
Your continued support makes events like GIS Day possible, fostering learning, collaboration, and innovation in geospatial technologies for our academic community. If you are interested in presenting in November 2025, feel free to reach out to me at Sean.thatcher@csi.cuny.edu.