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Subject: 2nd Annual PPGIS Conference - Deadline Extended
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 15:10:55 -0600
From: "Scott Grams" <[log in to unmask]>
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Time is running out to submit an abstract for the 2003 Public
Participation
GIS Conference (PPGIS). The last day to submit is February 14th and the
program is filling up fast.

URISA will be holding a conference from July 20-22, 2003 at Portland
State
University in Portland, Oregon on the subject of public participation
GIS.
Public Participation GIS refers to a range of topics raised by the
intersection of community interests and GIS technology. The PPGIS
Congress
will bring together participants with a rich diversity of experience.

More details are available at…
http://www.urisa.org/PPGIS/ppgis.html

Call for Presentations:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has demonstrated great
value
in empowering citizen organizations and revitalizing communities. The
technology is relatively inexpensive, digital spatial data is
increasingly
available and the user interfaces are improving. As its use grows and
evolves, GIS is being used alone or with other information and
communications technologies to improve public knowledge and
participation.

Abstracts are being solicited in any of the following presentation
topics/categories
PPGIS Practice, Monitoring, and Evaluation
PPGIS Theory/PPGIScience
Data Issues
Organizations and Institutions (Using and being affected by PPGIS)

We are also accepting submissions for a Project Showcase/Poster Session

All abstract submissions, received by February 14, 2003 will be
considered
for the program.

More information and the abstract submission form is available on the
URISA
website at:
http://www.urisa.org/PPGIS/ppgis.html

Registration:
Early Registration Rates:
URISA Member: $125; Nonmember: $150
Non-profit group employee/staff: $65 (proof of affiliation required)