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Women In GIS: The Benefits of Diversity In the Geospatial Profession

April 1, 2021

Women are changing the landscape of the land surveying profession and the geospatial fields, but are the odds of success stacked against them?

EDUCATION

High Schoolers To Receive Credit for AYBAA and USGIF’s Collaborative Training

Students in Missouri high school districts can get credit for passing the the training.

December 13, 2020

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Missouri high school districts can choose, independently, to give high school credits to students who take and pass AYBAA and USGIF’s collaborative training.

EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Surveying: Land Surveying, GIS and Geomatics

Linda Duffy

August 19, 2020

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As geospatial technology continues to develop, the terminology used in the industry is struggling to keep up. The terms are related but different.

GEODATAPOINT

Global GIScience Education: What is Resilient Geographic Information Science Education?

In a special Aug. 4 panel discussion, geographic information science educators from around the coutry will discuss how to best teach the GIS discipline.

Emell Derra Adolphus

August 3, 2020

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In a special Aug. 4 panel discussion, geographic information science educators from around the coutry will discuss how to best improve teaching the GIS discipline.

GEODATAPOINT

Esri CEO Jack Dangermond: 'We Are Ready For A Shared Geospatial Infrastructure'

The founder and president of Esri shares how the coronavirus is reshaping the use of geographic information systems.

Emell Derra Adolphus

June 7, 2020

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The founder and president of Esri shares how the coronavirus is reshaping the use of geographic information systems.

EVENTS

Esri Conference: What We Know So Far

The complete schedule for the upcoming digital Esri User Conference on July 13-15, 2020, has been released.

June 7, 2020

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The complete schedule for the upcoming digital Esri Conference on July 13-15, 2020, has been released.

GEODATAPOINT

Augmented Reality Creates a Robust Workspace

By integrating 3D data with GIS datasets and building information modeling (BIM) data, many industries are enjoying the benefits of visualizing what is already built but is out of sight.

Linda Duffy

April 20, 2020

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By integrating 3D data with GIS datasets and building information modeling (BIM) data, many industries are enjoying the benefits of visualizing what is already built but is out of sight, such as underground pipes and fiber optic cables running through a neighborhood, along with what will be built in the future, such as a new building or bridge.

GEODATAPOINT

Geo Tracking for Asset Management

Businesses could do well to engage geospatial professionals on the use of geo tracking for asset management.

Mary E. Shacklett

April 13, 2020

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Can a combination of sensors, GIS, and/or asset management software enable companies to better track and monitor their assets so they can save money? And, what is the role of the geospatial professional?