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Welcome to NACIS 2014 in Pittsburgh! This is the annual meeting of the North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS). The theme for this year’s meeting is Cartography and Time. See the schedule below and go to the NACIS website for more details.

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The North American Cartographic Information Society, founded in 1980, is an organization comprised of specialists from private, academic, and government organizations whose common interest lies in facilitating communication in the map information community.

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Thursday, October 9 • 10:30am - 12:00pm
Typophiles' Retreat

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Typophiles' Retreat
Daniel Huffman, somethingaboutmaps
Elaine Guidero, Pennsylvania State University

This is a place for typography nerds to gather. It will be an audience-driven session, with two facilitators encouraging a free-flowing discussion structured around a number of activities. You'll get a chance to geek out with your colleagues as we talk about great typefaces, tips for using type on maps, and/or whatever else we all decide sounds like fun. Come prepared to share your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with your colleagues!
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Elaine Guidero

National Map Liaison, U.S. Geological Survey
I started my career at USGS as an applied researcher in the field of multi-scale cartography before becoming the National Map Liaison to Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In graduate school, I studied the typography of cartography, and I really enjoy talking about fonts and... Read More →
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Daniel Huffman

somethingaboutmaps
I'm a freelance cartographer, map critic, and all-around nice fellow.

Thursday October 9, 2014 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Marquis A Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
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