The University Libraries are marking Geographic Information System Day on Nov. 20 with a mapping competition for all University of Nebraska–Lincoln students.
No specialized GIS skills or GIS software is required to enter the competition, which is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Three prizes will be awarded.
The deadline to submit a map is Oct. 25. All maps entered in the competition will be posted online and judged by a select group of faculty and staff. Competition finalists will have their maps on display in Love Library from Nov. 18-22.
Read the full details of the competition and how to submit map here.
Wenjie Wang, geospatial data and programs librarian and assistant professor, is organizing the event.
“The GIS Day Map Competition is designed to be accessible and inclusive, welcoming participants of all skill levels, including those with no prior GIS experience,” Wang said.
Access the competition gallery to see entries from 2023.