Surveying Safety & Education

SURVEYING 101

The SUNY-ESF Ranger School Offers Land Surveying Education at Its Finest

Rich history and a rigorous curriculum await geospatial and land surveying students at the SUNY-ESF Ranger School in Wanakena, New York.

Stacey Winconek

April 21, 2021

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The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) Ranger School is a top choice for anyone looking to amplify their land surveying field skills.

KNOWLEDGEPOINT

How I Passed the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam

Caleb McCanlies is now a land surveyor in training and ready for the next stages of his career.

Emell Derra Adolphus

April 20, 2021

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Tips on passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam to become a surveyor in training.

EDUCATION

ABET Accredited Land Surveying Program at the University of Alaska Achorage

The university has the only land surveying education program like it in the state.

Stacey Winconek

April 13, 2021

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The curriculum focuses on all six disciplines of geomatics, including boundary surveying, property law, route surveying, construction surveying, mapping and geodetic science.

Students practicing the use of a total station

EDUCATION

Land Surveying Courses at Kennesaw State University Prepare Students for Geospatial Jobs

Students are taught by faculty that have decades of theoretical and hands-on experience in land surveying, GIS and remote sensing.

Stacey Winconek

March 3, 2021

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The GSS program produces high caliber graduates who are trained in the theory and application of geospatial technologies.

KNOWLEDGE POINT

Land Surveying Courses at Michigan Technological University Educates Future Geospatial Professionals

But that’s not all this ABET-accredited program offers.

Stacey Winconek

February 14, 2021

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Michigan Technological University's geospatial engineering program allows students to choose between two different concentrations.

EDUCATION

Land Surveying Education at Idaho State University Offers Flexible Options

The Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology program at Idaho State University offers online courses that meet the needs of non-traditional students.

Stacey Winconek

January 19, 2021

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The university offers three options for those interested in land surveying courses.

students at Cal Poly Ponoma using GPS/GNSS

KNOWLEDGE POINT

A Geospatial Degree From Cal Poly Pomona Gives Graduates Options

Students can participate in a geospatial degree option as part of the university’s civil engineering program. Here’s why it boasts big benefits for graduates.

Stacey Winconek

December 11, 2020

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Geospatial degree graduates at Cal Poly Pomona have careers in land development, land surveying, surveying engineering, geospatial intelligence, geographic information systems and more.

Surveyor's Footsteps

Why Adaptability is a Crucial Skill for Surveyors

Jeffrey Turner

November 12, 2020

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Jeffrey P. Turner, PLS, on why adaptation is one of the greatest tools a land surveyor can have in the field.

COMMENT

Land Surveying Is A Great Profession, But Why Don't Young People Know That?

POB Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Pierce asks the question on every surveyor's mind.

Emily Pierce

August 29, 2020

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POB Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Pierce asks the question on every surveyor's mind.

How to Determine Which Laser Scanning Registration Method is Right for You

Reality capture solutions can provide immediate returns on investment, but choosing the registration method best suited for your project can be challenging.

Alexis Brumm

May 4, 2020

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As hardware and software manufacturers continue to develop enhancements in scanning registration and data collection technologies, it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of each method.