2005 ESRI International User Conference Posted on May 09, 2005 Approximately 12,000 people from around the globe will attend this years' International ESRI User Conference. They will represent public sector, business, health, education, and nongovernment organizations. They will give 1,100 paper presentations and will display more than 1,000 maps showing how GIS is used in public safety, community health, environmental management, DOT, banking, finance, retail, universities, K-12, and more.
Internships and scholarships from DEVELOP Posted on April 07, 2005 DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences Program that fosters human capital development to extend science research to local communities. Student teams research NASA science capabilities relevant to community concerns and create advanced computer generated visualizations demonstrating research results. DEVELOP encourages applications from high school through graduate level students with strong interests in science, technology and policy.
Interactive, Web-based Atlas; Canadian Atlas Online Posted on April 06, 2005 Yesterday, students from across Canada gathered in classrooms to take part in the virtual launch of Canadian Atlas Online. The Canadian Atlas Online, the first interactive, web-based, fully bilingual geographical resource of its kind, will now be available free of charge to users over the Internet.
University of Pennsylvania’s new Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) degree program Posted on March 31, 2005 A new program at the University of Pennsylvania provides an important opportunity for future leaders who wish to apply spatial technology solutions to business and public sector decision-making. The MUSA program offers technical training in relevant methods and tools as well as academic and field knowledge in urban content areas.
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park's Conservation and Research Center is offering a course in the near future; "
An Introduction to the use of GIS & Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management" is scheduled to take place April 18-22, 2005
The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis Posted on March 04, 2005 The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis is an independent research consortium dedicated to basic research and education in geographic information science and its related technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS). The three member institutions are the University of California, Santa Barbara; the University at Buffalo; and the University of Maine.
Lewis & Clark Accross Missouri Posted on February 21, 2005 This website serves geographical information and maps that are products of the LEWIS AND CLARK HISTORIC LANDSCAPE PROJECT that has been conducted at the Geographic Resources Center (GRC), Department of Geography, University of Missouri in partnership with the Missouri State Archives, Office of the Missouri Secretary of State.
Research at Clark Labs Posted on January 14, 2005 The Clark Labs is dedicated to the research and development of geographic information technologies for effective environmental management. With a team of research scientists, we have pioneered both the theoretical advancement and application of GIS in areas such as decision support, change and time series analysis, digital image processing, uncertainty management, and technology transfer.
NGA Kids - An educational resource from NIMA/NGA Posted on January 13, 2005 Recall the NGA provides timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence and information in support of national security. The vision of "show the Earth.. know the way" is supported and promoted to youth via this very cool portal. Resources are currently categorized as SRTM, learning, and games.
Spotlight on the Penn State World Campus Certificate Program in GIS Posted on December 09, 2004 The Penn State World Campus Certificate Program in GIS is a noncredit program designed to meet the needs and busy schedules of full-time professionals. Students earn the Certificate of Achievement in GIS by successfully completing four courses.
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Featured Events
GITA 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, set for Sept. 21-24, 2008 - The conference is the only event of its kind, devoted exclusively to geospatial applications and technologies for all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
GeoInt 2008 - Join us for the 5-year anniversary of the GEOINT SYMPOSIUM October 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn., where you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and discover as we discuss the importance of being Mission Focused while Transitioning to the Future.
GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September. Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada