Intergraph's GeoMedia Best Practices Awards and Poster Competition Encourage Use of Geospatial Technology in the Classroom.Business Editors/High-Tech & Education Writers GeoSpatial Geospatial is a term widely used to describe the combination of spatial software and analytical methods with terrestrial or geographic datasets. The term is often used in conjunction with geographic information systems and geomatics. World 2003 HUNTSVILLE, Ala ALA aminolevulinic acid. Ala alanine. ala (a´lah) pl. a´lae [L.] a winglike process. .--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 Competitions reflect continued commitment toward the future of geosciences Intergraph Mapping and GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. Solutions (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INGR) today announced the second annual GeoMedia(R) Poster Competition for students and GeoMedia Best Practices Awards for educators. The worldwide competitions recognize projects and programs based on Intergraph's GeoMedia technology, including the IntelliWhere(TM) suite of products. Students are invited to display their creative and innovative use of geographic information systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to (GIS) software and geospatial technology Geospatial Technology, commonly known as geomatics, refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. in the classroom by entering a poster in the competition. Educators are encouraged to submit entries that illustrate practical training and application of GIS-related programs in the classroom. Students and educators can access complete competition guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. and details at www.intergraph.com/gis/education/awards.asp and are prompted to submit entries before the March 31, 2003, deadline. Award recipients will be announced in April 2003 and will receive cash prizes as well as on-stage recognition at GeoSpatial World 2003, the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community International Training and Management Conference to be held May 19-21 in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , Louisiana. In addition, a free evaluation copy of GeoMedia Professional is available for any interested applicant not currently using GeoMedia technology. "The Best Practices Awards and Poster Competition provide both students and educators a tremendous opportunity to showcase their innovative projects and receive recognition for their exemplary work," said Fiona McKee, global academic program manager, Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions. "The competitions fill a crucial role in helping to stimulate novel approaches for incorporating the use of geospatial technology in the classroom, and thereby promoting the future of geosciences by inspiring today's youth." Competition categories, awards, and guidelines The Poster Competition is targeted at students currently enrolled in institutions of higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. including community colleges, universities, and distance learning programs. Student winners will be awarded first, second, and third place cash awards and will have their entries displayed at GeoSpatial World 2003. The Best Practices Awards is comprised of two distinct categories. One is a higher education classification that includes community colleges, universities, and distance learning programs. A separate classification consists of kindergarten kindergarten [Ger.,=garden of children], system of preschool education. Friedrich Froebel designed (1837) the kindergarten to provide an educational situation less formal than that of the elementary school but one in which children's creative play instincts would be through 12, primary, and secondary schools. Educators receiving these awards will be asked to present their entries at GeoSpatial World 2003 and will be honored with a 2003 Best Practices Award and a cash award for first, second, and third place. All award recipients will receive free registration to GeoSpatial World 2003 (see conference guidelines for winners under 18 years of age). In addition, first place winners will receive complimentary travel and hotel accommodations. All entries will be featured on the Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions Web site. For more information To view all Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions for Education programs, visit www.intergraph.com/gis/education/. For more information on GeoSpatial World 2003, visit www.geospatialworld.com/. Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions brings together geospatial and information technology to help customers achieve their business goals. A technology innovator with more than 30 years of market leadership, Intergraph serves government agencies and commercial enterprises worldwide with end-to-end geospatial solutions for cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. and map production and enterprisewide mapping and GIS. The company provides superior customer support and services ranging from project implementation to production. Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions is a division of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ:INGR), Huntsville, Ala., and does business in more than 60 countries through its wholly owned subsidiaries Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. and global distributor and partner network. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/imgs. Intergraph and GeoMedia are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: Please contact any of our worldwide sales offices and distributors for additional information about Intergraph. Contact details are available at www.intergraph.com/international/. |
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