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ESRI 2006: communication with a mission.(News Bytes: GEOSPATIAL NEWS, TRENDS AND UPDATES)
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Geospatial Solutions
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September 1, 2006
- Author:
- Respini-Irwin, Cyrena; Stankiewicz, Amy
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The theme "Geography and GIS: Communicating Our World" was repeated throughout the 26th Annual ESRI International User Conference, appearing on more than 13,000 attendees' tote bags and in ESRI President Jack Dangermond's plenary session address.
During the opening day of the event--which was held August 7-11 in San Diego--Dangermond discussed the role that GIS plays in solving political, social, and environmental problems. He stressed the importance of bringing geography into the mainstream, revitalizing educational programs, and battling the geographic illiteracy plaguing American schoolchildren today.
A presentation by young 4H members showcased the real-world ...