INTERNAL ATTACHMENT FOR THE SECOND YEARS

The attachment period for the Second years started at a slow pace which was unexpected to most of the students....Although the department was understaffed(for lack of a better word) maybe most of them still nursing the January blues, so to speak. With most students still shocked with the introduction of new software being used for the attachment period like Erdas Imagine 9.2 and also Quantum GIS.  The students also seemed to be in a rush to get the software and install them on their newly acquired laptops as there has a notable increase in the number of laptops in the class, that aside the lecturer who is new to the students, Mr Masden started on a low note not in a hurry to rush knowledge into our heads but the students appreciated him as per the comments I got around. The task also that is at hand is being taken seriously by the students although the class is half full, but most students anticipate the field work sessions because they have been praised by the third year students who are now busy at various organizations undertaking their external attachment.

GDev Kenya-An innovation group by the students

         Three years after commencing the GIS course in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,a group of students have gone Hi-Tech and developed an innovation group that is GIS-Developing oriented.The group has show some great progress in their innovations having participated in many events in the school.The group goes by the name GDev for GIS Developers.GIS is a key field in the modern day life and education world.With advances in GIS,GDev has a great and comprehensive plan on how to better the GIS sector in the society.

         The group creates a good platform for the members to share and develop their skills in GIS by participating in events e.g National shows,organizing events within the university,participating in various projects etc.This platform equips the students with ample/adequate information and skills preparing one to be competitive in the market for future benefits.This will go along helping interested parties in many ways.Visit GDev Kenya on Google+ for more details.

Sample exercises conducted by the Group-Routing

Steve and Sam during the ASK Nyeri Show

Presentations to the Governor Nyeri County,Nderitu Gachagua