Posts tagged GIS Week

Gov. Beshear declares October 12th the beginning of GIS Week

The importance of the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for the Commonwealth was highlighted by Gov. Steve Beshear’s declaration of October 12-16, 2015 as GIS Week. The Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP) fosters the understanding and improvement of the management and use of geospatial information throughout the Commonwealth in all levels of government, […]

GIS Technology Shows Campbell County Students Value, Relevance of Algebra

NKAPC began introducing GIS technology into local classrooms in 2002 as part of GIS Day and National Geography Week. Staff initiated the effort in Kenton County by targeting all freshman social studies classes. This year the program expanded to include Campbell County Middle School where the target was eighth grade algebra students. “The algebra class […]