[FOSS4G2017] Iron Mapper

[Guido Stein]

This sounds awesome and I think it will blend well with the map gallery
idea, it could be a nice way to draw attention to all the maps in the map
gallery.

Keith, can you work with Heather on this?

-guido

On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 1:04 PM Keith Jenkins <kgj2 at cornell.edu> wrote:

> Guido has suggested an "Iron Mapper" event for FOSS4G Boston.
>
> Back in 2012, Diana Sinton organized an "Iron Mapper" event here at
> Cornell University.  Inspired by "Iron Chefs", participants were
> tasked with creating a map within 30 minutes (or maybe 60 minutes, I
> can't remember).  Each map had to use a specific dataset (the "secret
> ingredient") that was revealed at the start of the event.  I think
> some other basic datasets were provided, but participants were allow
> to download and use any other data they wanted to use.  At the end,
> each person showed their map, and described what they did (maybe 1
> minute each?) and then we all voted (somehow) on our favorites, and a
> couple prizes were awarded to the winners.
>
> It was great to see the variety of maps that were produced, and also
> what could be accomplished in a short amount of time.
>
> I think this could be a fun addition to FOSS4G, and the resulting maps
> could possibly be funneled into a larger Map Gallery, or not,
> depending on the wishes of the map gallery folks.  It could just be a
> stand-alone event.
>
> I think it would be relatively easy to organize.  Here's what would be
> needed:
>
> * a room/space for the event
> * someone to pick the "secret ingredient" dataset and explain the rules
> * someone to manage the submissions
> * someone to organize the voting
>
> Of course, some of those someones could be the same person.
>
> If this is something that the LOC would like to include in the
> program, I'd be happy to help make it happen.  Are others interested?
>
> Cheers,
> Keith
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