1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Understanding and Practicing Map Literacy March 3, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Understanding and Practicing Map Literacy Everyday we interact with visualizations of space, aka maps. How we interact with a map is determined by many factors. This workshop will begin with a brief history of the map, introduce the concept of map literacy and finish with participants interacting with a series of digital and paper maps using the information they obtained during the first part of the session.
2017-03-09 2017 National Environmental Justice Conference & Training Program 2017 National Environmental Justice Conference & Training Program March 9, 2017 - March 10, 2017 2017 National Environmental Justice Conference & Training Program GTECH presents at the National Environmental Justice Conference in Washington D.C.
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Regional Data Center Property Data User Group Meeting March 9, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Regional Data Center Property Data User Group Meeting The Data Center organizes regularly-scheduled Data User Group meetings. This week's topic is property and housing data. Free
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wild & Scenic Film Festival March 9, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wild & Scenic Film Festival Now, more than ever, it is important to be aware of environmental issues facing our region and planet. Join us for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to learn about these issues and get involved with efforts to protect the environment and public health in Pittsburgh. Join us on Thursday, March 9th at Chatham University’s Eddy Theater for an evening of education, entertainment, and inspiration! $15
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health March 13, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health These talks provide an opportunity for faculty, students, and community members to engage in race-related discussions of mutual interest. Free
6:00 pm Mapping 101 with ArcGIS: Registration Deadline March 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm Mapping 101 with ArcGIS: Registration Deadline Want to learn GIS? Take our 10 week course to understand the basics of mapping with ESRI ArcGIS.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Soil Lead Screening March 18, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Soil Lead Screening Learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Pittsburgh. Bring a properly collected, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and it will be screened for lead and other heavy materials, free of charge! Free
2017-03-21 Green Schools Conference Green Schools Conference March 21, 2017 @ 8:00 am - March 22, 2017 @ 5:00 pm Green Schools Conference GTECHER Ian Brown will be presenting at the Green Schools Conference and Expo in Atlanta, GA. He will be presenting with Kristen Golomb, Director of Innovation at Propel Schools on our Green Playces Initiative. Ian will be presenting Tuesday, March 21st: Session Title and details can be found below: Placemaking: Kids Reclaiming their Environment through Community Design […]
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Data Drinks March 22, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Data Drinks If you like analyzing, coding, mapping, visualizing, or forecasting data, come out to the next Data Drinks on Wednesday March 22nd.
2017-03-23 Westmoreland County Conservation District Engineer’s Workshop Westmoreland County Conservation District Engineer’s Workshop March 23, 2017 - March 24, 2017 Westmoreland County Conservation District Engineer’s Workshop This workshop, repeated over a two day period, features the latest topics in natural resource management. Topics featured this year include: watershed modeling, green infrastructure design, monitoring best management practices, programmatic updates, and more. GTECH Project Manager Sarah Koenig will be presenting in partnership with Lisa Brown, Director of Environmental Initiatives and Projects / Saw […] $100
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – CENTRAL March 25, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – CENTRAL Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. Free
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – EAST March 27, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – EAST Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. Free
2017-03-31 2017 Inclusive Innovation Week 2017 Inclusive Innovation Week March 31, 2017 - April 7, 2017 2017 Inclusive Innovation Week Inclusive Innovation Week is a city-wide opportunity to participate in and engage with innovation in the City of Pittsburgh.
March 13, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health