Here’s something awesome for your students to go to - year 10/11 focus.
I think they would love this - drones and all that exciting stuff!Calling Auckland Year 10/11 school students who want to explore GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and UAVs (drones) at Massey University's (Albany campus) free Year 10/11 camps!
In October, Year 10 and 11 Auckland students have the chance to attend two four-day GIS and UAV (drone) camps hosted by Dr. Cadey Korson of Massey's Geography programme (School of People, Environment and Planning). The camp will introduce you to the principles of, and careers in, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Unpersoned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). GIS is a digital database that contains, catalogues, analyses and presents geographic information (as a series of digital map layers).
EXCITING JOBS IN GROWING INDUSTRY
GIS career opportunities are growing by 30% each year in digital sciences, planning and policy, engineering, education, communication, environmental management, public health and law. This camp combines technical and hands-on activities. Massey University is partnering with local agencies and businesses to ensure lots of fun and informative experiences for you. Find out how science and technology affect your life through field trips and other activities. No prior GIS or UAV experience is required. The camps are free. Transportation to and from the Albany campus will also be provided.
Year 10 Camp dates: 30 September – 3 October 2019 (tentatively 9:30-4pm)
Year 11 Camp dates: 7-10 October 2019 (tentatively 9:30-4pm)
How to register: Since spaces are limited, registration will be competitive. Interested Auckland school students are asked to submit a brief 200-250 word letter of interest or a 2-3 minute video describing themselves and why they are interested in participating in the camp. Students should submit their letter or video via the following link and complete the associated form with their parents. Registration will be accepted from 8 April until 15 June. Registration form:
masseyuni.wufoo.com/forms/gis-and-uav-drone-y10-y11-camps/
Queries: Dr Cadey Corson, Lecturer in Human Geography, Massey University, c.korson@massey.ac.nz ...
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