The Central Hazus User Group (CHUG) will host the 2013 Hazus Symposium in Indianapolis, IN from August 5th - 7th. This event occurs only once per year and registration is free! Hazus-MH (Multi-Hazard) combines science, engineering, and mathematical modeling with GIS technology to estimate losses of life and property—and shows those losses on a map. The Hazus Symposium is an important opportunity for any current or aspiring GIS and natur...

The primary purpose of our quarterly meetings is to engage in local dialogues about how we can increase the quality of STEM education; the quantity of STEM educated graduates that are eligible for employment in the Aerospace and Defense(A&D) industries; and the amount and effectiveness of engagement by A&D employers, working in partnership with others in their communities. Previous meetings have demonstrated the productiveness of bring...

This symposium is a premier event where the Small Arms communities come together for technical paper presentations, informational speakers, and exhibits of the hardware used by current and future defense organizations. A firing demonstration is scheduled during the conference for all registered attendees and exhibitors. Information for companies interested in participating in the live fire demonstration will be provided in the symposium brochu...

Agenda Monday, May 9 8:00 amRegistration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 amOpening Remarks Brian Arrowood, Chief Information Officer, State of Indiana 9:15 amOpening Keynote An Owner's Guide to the Future David Zach, Futurist Do we really want vacuum cleaners that can argue with us? Will the automation of health care lead to the automation of caring? And, how come teenagers can pay attention to ten things at once and still be, like, bored? Da...