Come join UMD's Geography Club and Gamma Theta Upsilon chapter and GW Humanitarian Mapping Society on April 21, 2018 for their map-a-thon! They will be contributing to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) for humanitarian needs, focusing on mapping for issues facing the natural environment in celebration of Earth Day. This is part of the larger network of volunteers working to put the world's vulnerable people on the map, through the Missing Maps initiative. The event is free and open to anyone and everyone, and no experience in OSM, geography, or GIS is necessary. OSM training for new mappers will be and mapping tasks for all mapping levels will be provided, as well as lightning talks and geocaching activities. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill and network with peers and professionals in the DMV area, as well as bring more university Geography departments such as yours into the YouthMappers network. The map-a-thon is free and anyone can get a ticket through our eventbrite page.
Below is the schedule for the event! We hope you all take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
