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| January 29, 2012GIS 101: Learn About GISEducation, Learning GISGIS is a multi-faceted discipline built that incorporates a variety of technologies and concepts. To really understand the capabilities of GIS, it is important to learn cartography, spatial and statistical analysis, database management, and programming. Looking to get started in GIS? This GIS 101 page is the launch page for accessing information about GIS on this ... read more December 22, 2011New Mappings CollaboratoryEducationThe Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky recently announced the formation of the New Mappings Collaboratory: “New Maps” draws upon both applied and conceptual traditions in mapping practices and mapping thought and represents a stream of scholarship focused on public engagement, “big data” and user-generated Internet content, as well as experimentation in place-based thinking, analysis, ... read more December 12, 2011What is Your Attitude Towards Geography?Education, GIS NewsThe American Geographic Society (AGS) is running a survey on adult attitudes towards geography and knowledge about geography. The study hopes to get input from 10,000 participants in this National Science Foundation funded study and is a join effort by the National Geographic Society, the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, and AGS. All ... read more November 28, 2011 Distance Learning – GIS Certificate and Degree ProgramsEducation, Link LibraryDon’t have a school near you offering GIS? If you don’t live near a college or university offering GIS coursework, distance learning can be a valuable way to learn GIS skills and software programs online. Find schools offering internet-based classes in the field of GIS for certificate and degree-based programs. CSU Stanislaus The California State University at ... read more November 9, 2011 Esri’s GIS Grants for 4-H Program Now Accepting ApplicantsEducation, GIS NewsThe 2012 GIS Grants for 4-H Program is now open for applications. 4-H programs within the United States and Operation Military Kids clubs on American military bases around the world are eligible to apply for Esri’s program. There are three grant levels: Getting Started with GIS, ArcGIS Youth Club, and ArcGIS Educator programs: Getting Started with GIS and GPS ... read more September 21, 2011 Finding the Right GIS ProgramEducationFinding and choosing the right GIS educational program is critical to setting you on the right path towards a GIS career. Make sure you consider all your options before picking a GIS program to attend. Assess your own educational needs Make sure you pick the right educational pathway that fits in with your existing educational background. There ... read more September 15, 2011How to Go from GIS Novice to Pro without Spending a DimeEducation, Free GIS, Learning GIS, SoftwareI have only taken one formal course in GIS; however, I consider myself a confident practitioner of the software and am constantly learning more despite not having access to a costly software licenses for ArcGIS or similar desktop software. In order to enhance my GIS skills while transitioning from a job in environmental engineering to ... read more September 12, 2011GIS Student Developer ContestEducation, GIS NewsClaremont Graduate University’s School of Information Systems and Technology has partnered with Esri to sponsor a GIS student developer contest. The contest offers for than $70,000 in scholarships and cash prizes to entrants who can demonstrate the best uses of GIS technology in two focus areas: public health and humanitarian issues or transportation safety. From the press release: The ... read more August 31, 2011 Case Study: Students Using ArcGIS.com to Study Soil ErosionEducationESRI Canada has published a case study about the use of ArcGIS.com by Canadian students to learn about their environment. By learning spatial skills, the students were able to study and map out a local environmental issue, the erosion of the Scarborough Bluffs. Recently, the school leveraged the geographic information system (GIS) solution to look more closely ... read more August 14, 2011Free ArcExplorer Online SeminarEducationEsri is hosting a live training seminar entitled “Getting the Most out of ArcGIS Explorer Online” on August 18th (9am, 11am, and 3pm PDT). A Global Esri account is required (free registration) to attend the online seminar. Attendees will learn: How to create and share maps Which data types are supported, including geographic information system (GIS) and Open ... read more |
