This year we are bringing hands-on GIS data collection to the masses. In collaboration with Texas A&M Information Technology, we are hosting the Manhole Mapping Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to locate and tag as many manholes scattered about the Texas A&M campus. Throughout the course of the GIS Day event, any GIS Day participant will be able to record manhole locations with their own personal cell phones through the official TxGIS Day iOS and Android apps.

Prizes

Rules, Participation, and Winners

In order for a chance to win, participants will be required to have an active GIS Day account. Using the official TxGIS Day Competitions App, users will report any and all manhole cover locations across campus (square, round, whatever). Find them on main campus, west campus, riverside campus, anywhere that you think is TAMU land and submit them.

The participant with the highest number of verified manhole covers at the conclusion of the GIS Day event will be awarded 1st place.

The participant with the second highest number of verified manhole covers at the conclusion of the GIS Day event will be awarded 2nd place.

Winners will be awarded with prizes generously provided by Texas A&M Information Technology. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 13 at the Student Awards & Closing Remarks session.

• First Place: Space Gray iPad mini 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)
• Second Place: Beats Powerbeats2 In-Ear Sport Earphones