StoryMapAThon
Project Summary:
The Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation (GPR), alongside the Geography, Environment, and Society Club (GESC), successfully launched the ArcGIS StoryMapAThon to kick off Geography Awareness Week. Led by Joshua Merced, this daylong event brought together approximately 40 students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative environment. Focused on the theme of “Sustainable Futures,” the initiative empowers participants to explore how geography, storytelling, and data visualization can effectively communicate pressing environmental challenges. By teaching attendees to build interactive ArcGIS StoryMaps—platforms that seamlessly integrate maps, multimedia, and narrative text—the event equips the campus community with powerful science communication skills. This hands-on project not only fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration but also leaves NAU with compelling digital tools to advocate for resilient communities, energy conservation, and sustainable food systems.
Project Lead:
Joshua Merced
Date:
2025-09-12
Funding Amount:
$2,770.95
Department:
Geography, Planning, and Recreation