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SUMMARY:Iowa GIS Women's Meetup
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite women working in GIS across Iowa to a new networking opportunity being held in Des Moines this October. \nThe Iowa GIS Women’s Meetup is a casual\, informal gathering designed to connect women across the geospatial profession. Whether you work for a city\, county\, state agency\, utility\, consulting firm\, nonprofit\, or university\, we’d love to have you join us. If you are questioning if you qualify\, you do! \nEvent Details\n• Wednesday\, October 28th at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n• The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar (321 E Walnut St\, Des Moines\, IA 50309)\n• There is ample parking around the venue\, both on-street and surrounding surface lots.\n• Free to attend (food and beverages available for purchase) \nThere’s no formal agenda and nothing to prepare—just a chance to meet fellow GIS professionals\, expand your network\, and connect with others in Iowa’s GIS community. Registration is free\, but we do ask you to sign up so that we can give the venue a headcount\, see where people are coming from\, and reach you if anything changes. \nRegistration \nPlease feel free to share with any women GIS professionals who may be interested. We hope to see you there! \nA special thank you to Heather Brusnahan\, Holly Kluever and Rachel Murtaugh for helping me plan! \nThank you\, \nLouise
URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/iowa-gis-womens-meetup/
LOCATION:The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar\, 321 E Walnut St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Jennings":MAILTO:ljennings@hntb.com
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Integrating Thoughtful AI into GIS Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen Critical Thinking and Spatial Judgment in the Age of AI\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI is rapidly changing how students learn\, write code\, analyze data\, and interact with GIS. For educators\, the challenge is no longer simply whether students should use AI\, but how to integrate it in ways that strengthen rather than replace spatial thinking\, critical reasoning\, and responsible decision-making. \n\n\nJoin us for a webinar on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PT) to explore practical strategies for thoughtfully incorporating AI into GIS teaching and learning. Drawing on collaborative work at Esri Canada with a visiting professor\, we will examine how educators can help students use AI as a learning and problem-solving partner while continuing to develop the core geographic and analytical skills that GIS education is built around. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this webinar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding spatial judgment in the age of AI\nIdeas on strengthening critical thinking\nTeaching applied ethics as practice\, not principle\nDesigning an evolving GeoAI curriculum
URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/strategies-for-integrating-thoughtful-ai-into-gis-teaching-and-learning/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
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SUMMARY:Iowa State Extension - Essentials of ArcGIS Pro Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ISU Extension and Outreach has space available in our next Essentials of ArcGIS Pro workshop on November 12-13 in Ames\, Iowa. \nMany organizations have made the move from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro\, while others are still working through the transition. If you’re looking to sharpen your ArcGIS Pro skills or become more comfortable using Esri’s current desktop GIS platform\, this workshop is a great place to start. \nThis in-person\, two-day workshop is geared toward GIS professionals who are new to ArcGIS Pro\, occasional GIS users who want more hands-on experience\, and longtime ArcMap users ready to make the switch. Training focuses on practical skills that participants can immediately apply in their organizations. \nTopics include: \n\nGetting Started with ArcGIS Pro – Learn the Pro interface\, project structure\, and key workflows.\nWorking with Data and Maps – Create and edit GIS data\, apply symbology\, and build professional-quality map layouts.\nEssential Geoprocessing Tools – Gain experience with frequently used tools such as selections\, buffers\, clips\, and other spatial analysis workflows.\n\nOver the years\, we’ve welcomed participants from city and county governments\, utilities\, regional planning organizations\, state agencies\, and more! Beyond the technical training\, the workshop is also a great opportunity to connect with other GIS professionals and share ideas\, challenges\, and best practices. \nWhen: November 12-13\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nWhere: ISU Economic Development Core Facility\, 1805 Collaboration Place\, Ames\, IA 50010 \nCost: $600 per registrant. Discounts are available for groups of 2 (10% off) or 3+ (15% off).\nRegister and learn more at: \nhttps://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/gis-training-and-courses \nCan’t make the November session? We will also offer the workshop in January and April. \nHave questions? Feel free to contact Bailey Hanson (bahanson@iastate.edu) or Jay Maxwell (jaym@iastate.edu).
URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/iowa-state-extension-essentials-of-arcgis-pro-workshop/
LOCATION:ISU Economic Development Core Facility\, 1805 Collaboration Place\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Bailey Hanson":MAILTO:bahanson@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Users Group Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Eastern Iowa GIS User Group coming up on Wednesday\, November 18! Click the link below to register. The meeting is free to attend\, other than the catered lunch\, which will be $17 and is cash only. The registration form is primarily for our caterer to get a headcount of how many will be having lunch. We will be having a Thanksgiving-style buffet lunch that includes turkey\, salad\, stuffing\, mashed potatoes and gravy\, green bean casserole\, cranberry sauce\, roll and butter\, and pumpkin pie. A vegetarian option of stuffed roasted red peppers will also be available. \nRegistration \nAlso\, if you are interested in sharing any projects you are working on\, please sign up to present below! \nSign up to present \nIf you have any questions\, let me know!
URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/eastern-iowa-users-group-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Wickiup Hill Learning Center\, Toddville\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Wagner":MAILTO:BEN.WAGNER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG
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SUMMARY:GIS Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ISU GIS Support and Research Facility along with Parks Library will be hosting GIS Day 2026 on Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Catalyst at Parks Library (Room 199).  More information will be coming via email and the website. \nCurrently looking for speakers!! If you are interested in speaking at GIS Day\, please let Josh Obrecht know. 
URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/gis-day-2026/
LOCATION:Catalyst at Parks Library Room 199\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Obrecht":MAILTO:jobrecht@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:ITAG 2027
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URL:https://www.iowagic.org/event/itag-2027/
LOCATION:Prairie Meadows\, Altoona\, IA\, United States
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