# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:45 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS), hosted by Valparaiso University’s Department of Geography, Meteorology, and Environmental Science in collaboration with the Christopher Center Library.

Geospatial technology is one of the most quietly powerful forces in modern life — from weather forecasting and navigation to disaster response and public health, it shapes how we understand and interact with the world around us. This year’s panel will explore its real-world impact, ethical considerations, and future, featuring insights from leading experts, a presentation by Harold Moellering ’65, Ph.D., on virtual maps, and a display of historically significant maps from the University’s archives and special collections.

Panelists include:
• Michael Goodchild, Ph.D. — Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Marianne Cardwell, M.S., PMP, GISP — Indiana Chief Geographic Information Officer
• Stephen Aldrich, Ph.D., GISP — Indiana Deputy Geographic Information Officer
• Ashley Poling '08 — Program Manager, T-Kartor
• Gang Shao, Ph.D. — Associate Professor of Data Science, Purdue University

Schedule of events:
• 12:45–1 p.m. | Inauguration of the bachelor of science in geospatial science (Christopher Center Library, Room 205)
• 1–2 p.m. | Map collection display (Christopher Center Library)
• 2–3 p.m. | Academic panel (Christopher Center Library, Room 205)
• 3–4 p.m. | Reception (Christopher Center Library, 4th Floor)

? April 17
? Valparaiso University, Christopher Center Library

Free parking will be available on campus in lot 20. This event is free and open to the community — we hope you can join us!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/moellering-academic-panel-on-spatial-sciences-maps/200029960219944
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Valparaiso
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Christopher Center Library - Valparaiso University
- **lat**: 41.46267845604
- **long**: -87.043006830677
- **full address**: Christopher Center Library - Valparaiso University, 1410 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) being held?
  - **A:** Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:45 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Christopher Center Library - Valparaiso University, 1410 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS)?
  - **A:** Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) is organized by Valparaiso University.

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