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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Summary Sentence: Join efforts of universities around the country to update Puerto Rico's maps to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts
Full Summary: Join efforts of universities around the country to update Puerto Rico's maps to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts
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Puerto Rico MapathonAs many of you likely know, Puerto Rico's infrastructure was extensively damaged following this year's hurricane season, most recently, Hurricane Maria. This means that many aid workers on the ground are working with incorrect maps.
For this event, we will be joining efforts of universities around the country, using Open Street Maps and Google satellite imagery to update these maps, thereby aiding in recovery and rebuilding efforts.
It is open to students, staff, and faculty across the university, and requires no prior mapping knowledge or experience! All you need is a laptop.
More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/123592224991367/
