AUBURN, Ala.- The City of Auburn will hold a GIS Day celebration on Nov. 14, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Boykin Community Center Auditorium (400 Boykin St.) in collaboration with the City of Opelika, Auburn University and Lee County Mapping & GIS.

Designed for all ages, the event will showcase innovative uses of geographic information system (GIS) technology in data analysis, visualization and geospatial insights, with a focus on its impact in local government and academic research.

Guests will have a chance to:

• Explore a hands-on Augmented Reality Sandbox, creating landscapes in real-time.
• Check out the Auburn University GeoExplorer mobile lab.
• Watch several drone displays.
• Discover the power of storytelling with maps, and more!

"We look forward to showcasing how each of our organizations currently use GIS to serve residents while also discussing the many ways it can be utilized in professional and academic settings," said Stephanie Thompson, the City of Auburn’s GIS coordinator. “This year, we have added even more exhibits and activities to share with the community.”

First observed in 1999, this global event showcases how geography and real-world applications of GIS are making a difference. The day is a chance for organizations to share their accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS.

Both the City of Auburn and the City of Opelika have received awards at the state and national level for their uses of GIS technology. Auburn University uses GIS within many of its programs, including its Department of Geosciences within the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

For more information on how the City of Auburn is innovating through the application of GIS, visit auburnal.gov/maps.