Special thanks to our sponsor company Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM) who provided backpacks for the students as a memento of Geo Day 2022.
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Geo Day 2022 Attendees
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) took a photo of all the Geo Day students and sponsors. The globe in the center signifies what geospatial careers are all about - geographical location.
Geo Day Opening Session
In the Geo Day opening session, Dr. Ramroop sets the stage for what the students will learn about geospatial careers and why they want to pursue them.
Drone Demo
Students were able to experience a brand new ALDOT drone take off vertically and flip to fly.
A look inside ALDOT
ALDOT brought both their UAS command trailer and their Mobile Scanning Truck for students to visit during one of the Geo Day workshops.
Professionals Interact with Students
The Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ASPLS) as well as professionals representing private companies interacted with students during workshops.
Backpacks provided by SAM inc.
Mapping Your Future
One of the high school teachers said, 鈥淚 wish I were young again鈥 so she could be
involved in this exciting career field. "We were really impressed by the large turnout,"
said Geospatial Informatics Department Chair Dr. Xutong Niu. "These students now have
the information and a "map" to get the training & education they need to enter the
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Students Receive a Backpack
When students arrived they received a backpack full of snacks, souvenirs and information before attending the opening session.
ALDOT Demonstrates Drones
The Alabama Department of Transportation brought their Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team with their drones to demonstrate. They also gave students a tour of their Mobile Mapping Truck.
Students Hear from 六合宝典 Graduates
Workshops were conducted by geospatial professionals some of whom are 六合宝典 graduates. They explained how they use their degrees they earned at 六合宝典.
Latest Geospatial Technology Demonstrated
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology was demonstrated by a professional who volunteered her time to inspire students to pursue geospatial careers.