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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi GIS folks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Northeastern University is hosting a GIS Day event on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 in collaboration with Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and MIT. The day will be centered around
a keynote presentation by Professor Sucharita Gopal from Boston University and a StoryMap project competition. MIT students are encouraged to participate by submitting their StoryMaps for a chance to win prizes and for a collaborative and competitive networking
experience. The submission deadline for your StoryMap Abstract is next Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. Finalized StoryMaps are due Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. The event will offer opportunities for
<b>both in-person and online participation</b>. Please view the links below to register and read more information regarding the event. We are also happy to answer any questions; feel free to reach out to us at via the
<a href="https://libguides.mit.edu/gis" target="_blank">GIS Help Request Form</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For information about the event and registration: <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c482e98bb5ad430b93e05821eedeb8f9">
GIS Day Boston 2026 Storymap</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy mapping,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The GIS & Data Lab Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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