Photo Gallery

Troy Faculty member assists female high school student obtain water at breakfast prior to Geo Day opening session

Troy Program director addresses students in opening session of Geo Day 2019 in auditorium

Female students examine items in Geo Day backpack presented to each high school student

High school students walk across Troy campus to Geo Day session locations

Professional answers the question “What is LIDAR?” in a Geo Day session with a 3-D laser scanner on display

Professional discusses surveying with an electronic/optical instrument used for surveying and building construction on display during a Geo Day session

Fixed wing drone with camera on display at a Geo Day session

Troy University geomatics student leads high school student to a Geo Day session

Multirotor drone on display at a Geo Day session

Professional explains “How does GPS work?” at a Geo Day session

Program director calls on students to answer questions for prizes in Geo Day closing session

High school student raises his hand to answer questions during Geo Day closing session

Geo Day 2022 Attendees

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) took a photo of all the Geo Day students and sponsors. The globe in the center signifies what geospatial careers are all about - geographical location.

Geo Day Opening Session

In the Geo Day opening session, Dr. Ramroop sets the stage for what the students will learn about geospatial careers and why they want to pursue them.

Drone Demo

Students were able to experience a brand new ALDOT drone take off vertically and flip to fly.

A look inside ALDOT

ALDOT brought both their UAS command trailer and their Mobile Scanning Truck for students to visit during one of the Geo Day workshops.

Professionals Interact with Students

The Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ASPLS) as well as professionals representing private companies interacted with students during workshops.

Backpacks provided by SAM inc.

Special thanks to our sponsor company Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM) who provided backpacks for the students as a memento of Geo Day 2022.

Mapping Your Future

One of the high school teachers said, “I wish I were young again” so she could be involved in this exciting career field. "We were really impressed by the large turnout," said Geospatial Informatics Department Chair Dr. Xutong Niu. "These students now have the information and a "map" to get the training & education they need to enter the

Students Receive a Backpack

When students arrived they received a backpack full of snacks, souvenirs and information before attending the opening session.

ALDOT Demonstrates Drones

The Alabama Department of Transportation brought their Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team with their drones to demonstrate. They also gave students a tour of their Mobile Mapping Truck.

Students Hear from Troy Graduates

Workshops were conducted by geospatial professionals some of whom are Troy graduates. They explained how they use their degrees they earned at Troy University.

Latest Geospatial Technology Demonstrated

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology was demonstrated by a professional who volunteered her time to inspire students to pursue geospatial careers.

Groups See Campus on the Way to Workshops

ALDOT Demonstrates Latest Drone Technology

Every Student Puts Their Puzzle Piece in the World Map

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Students View Virtual Reality Drone Flights