Geographic technology connects people worldwide Geographic Information Systems day shows how professionals are using technology in numerous ways including crime analysis

As part of the worldwide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day celebrations, Pierce students gathered in the Great Hall on Nov. 13 to hear presenters speak about the technology used to create maps and charts.

“This is the second year that we’re doing the event,” said Adrian Youhanna, an assistant professor of geography. “We have a GIS program at Pierce and we offer a skills certificate program, so it’s to draw to attention the program and basically to this technology.”

The event included presentations regarding thermal sensing, linguistics, crime analysis and even the property values of homes located near synagogues – all used to demonstrate the numerous and diverse ways GIS can be used.

“The idea behind the event is