Navigating the world of GIS takes more than being able to make a pretty map. Between the science, technology, and artistic design required to be successful in the geospatial field, things can get confusing. Join us as we talk with GIS veterans and geniuses who know a thing or two about how to find your way from student to professional and beyond, while also chatting about some neat tools, tricks, and trends. Presented by the URISA Texas Chapter.
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Keep it Civil, the biweekly engineering podcast from UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, explores the fascinating and diverse world of engineering. We sit down with top engineers from UCL and beyond to discuss some amazing projects tackling real-world problems and shine a light on aspects of engineering science that may not have been on your radar. http://www.cege.ucl.ac.uk Banner image: Pointcloud of La Cotte de St Brelade, Jersey, by Charles Thomson, 3DIMPact Research Group (H ...
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From Vancouver Island, to the prairie grass lands of Manitoba, TransCanada Music West explores the best live music Western Canada has to offer. From sold-out shows at one of the country’s most storied venues, to intimate in-studio sessions recorded right here at home, it’s your ticket to the best in live rock, blues, folk, roots and more.
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Directions Magazine has insights on location ready where you are – always online – always mobile ready. Through our articles, webinars, and social media, we engage our audience with information about the latest developments and inspire them to solve global challenges with geospatial technology.
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Today's podcast welcomes Xan Fredericks with Josh Nimetz and Cindy Thatcher to discuss the latest in LiDAR.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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Today's podcast welcomes Xan Fredericks and Dr. Jason Stoker to discuss the latest in LiDAR.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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Today's podcast welcomes Judy Colby-George and Kevin Volz to discuss their work in landscape architecture and geodesign.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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In this edition, we speak with Bryan Palus and Jason Harris from Rok Technologies about Enterprise GIS. In detail, we discuss the history of Enterprise GIS, a powerful enterprise tool known as Kubernetes, and what all this means to the GIS practitioner now and in the future.Oleh URISA Texas
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This year, URISA's Professional Education Committee is organizing a series of discussions on the New and Now-How did geospatial technology started?, Where is it now?, and what are some current focus areas or points of interest.Today's return guest, Chris Dunn joins us to discuss geofencing warrants.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Dr. Alex Philp, Senior Principal Scientist, climate science and policy at the MITRE not-for-profit corporation.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Jenna Leveille, Deputy State Cartographer for the State of Arizona, and President of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC).Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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In this edition, we chat with Jesus Delgado on his experiences with data management as a professional and instructor. He also shares his insights on communication and language translations within the software and data.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Anita Palmer, co-founder of GISetc, educator, consultant, and champion of teaching and learning through GIS. Learn about her work with students, with faculty, with Esri, National Geographic, and other organizations, her journey, and her career and life guidance.…
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Harold Schuch, owner of and consultant with GeoCounsel, Inc. Learn about Harold’s work, his journey, and his vision for the future.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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In this edition, we chat with Dr. Shannon H. White, faculty at William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She has more than 20 years experience working with students at all levels and has practical advice and templates to maintain good data habits. She shares her experiences, good and bad with us and inspires us to practice good data management.…
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Letisha and Garet Couch, founders of TribalGIS.com. This, the National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center, is a non-profit organization with an objective to provide assistance to Native American tribal governments and Native American organizations regarding geographic information technology. Dr. Ke…
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Directions Magazine has been privileged to work with some great organizations. Welcome to another edition of the DirectionsMag/URISA Podcast Series! This year, URISA's Professional Education Committee is organizing a series of discussions on the topic of data organization and management from different perspectives. Whether we work with large occasi…
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Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Dr. Sarah Bednarz - Developing Spatial Habits of Mind for a Better World
This episode of GeoInspirations features Dr. Sarah Bednarz, Professor Emerita, long-time champion of research and practice in geospatial technology in education. Learn about her work, her journey, and her current initiatives. Dr. Kerski shares, "When I started my doctoral work in GIS in education, Dr. Bednarz was one of the first people I connected…
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Geoinspirations Podcast Series: James Rattling Leaf - Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relevance, and Relationality
This episode of GeoInspirations features James Rattling Leaf. Learn about James’ work, journey, and his vision for the future. Dr. Kerski shares, "I met James nearly 20 years ago in conjunction with work he and I were doing supporting GIS at tribal colleges and universities. I greatly admire James’ vision of bringing indigenous people and society a…
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Sona Guliyeva, a remote sensing professional for the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azercosmos, and a doctoral student in remote sensing.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Hitt of Connected Nation. Ashley discovered GIS during her undergraduate years when she took an intro to GIS class as mandated by her studies in meteorology. She instantly fell in love with and after completing her Masters Degree, joined Connected Nation as an Analyst. Now the VP o…
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In this edition, we had a chat with Chris Dunn, Esq. of GeoVelo about his experiences as a geospatial expert witness.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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This episode of GeoInspirations features Eva Reid, GIS professional for Washington DC and independent GIS consultant and mentor: Learn about her work, her journey, and her vision for the future.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Liz Parrish of esri. In this special episode, Liz and I chat about the dreaded Imposter Syndrome and how it affects everyone. We share some of our own experiences and discover that men and women are actually affected almost the same. We also talk about how our upbringing can influence the imposter …
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Liz Parrish of Esri. Liz got her start in GIS after unknowingly doing GIS in her career in Real Estate. After wetting her pallet, she went back to school to learn more about it, and become a GIS professional. We chat about how more graduate Business programs are incorporating GIS into the…
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This edition features Andres Abeyta, Founder and Executive Director of Bootcamp GIS, his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future. Dr. Kerski shares, "I’ve known Andres for a long time, and have great respect his trailblazing in the world of geospatial education. His courses and focus is squarely on the future of the industry. I also belie…
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This edition features Kendis Scharenbroich. Her journey into her leadership role at Pro-West is one of courage, tenacity, and taking risks.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Toby Soto of Soto Media. We chat about some of the differences between working in any level of government versus the private industry. We also dive deep into Toby’s journey of GIS Success, the blog he started while struggling to find all the information he needed in one place. What started as Munig…
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Toby Soto of Soto Media and GIS Success.com. Toby got his start in the industry through surveying and drafting while at the City of Riverside, California. It was there this cool new thing called GIS was starting to take off, and Toby jumped in with both feet. His career eventually led him…
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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Chris Wayne of Directions Magazine. We dive into his current business and how he not only helps clients with their GIS needs, but also helps them to create the need. We also talk about the difficulty of getting organizations to switch to newer technologies and the importance of networking. And fina…
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This edition features David Hansen, CEO of GeoJobe--his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Wayne of Directions Magazine. Chris has held many titles over years from archeologist, professor, GIS specialist, author and even voice actor. These days he goes by Geographer. We chat about the non-linear path his career has taken from starting from his 12 year stint at Carter Lake…
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From procurement to best practices for leveraging data internally and externally, hear from industry experts as they walk through how innovative aerial solutions and geospatial technology can propel your organization forward.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Brett Clark of Nearmap. We dive into how to use some of the sales skills Brett learned over the years to benefit not just your career, but almost anything you’re working on, from fighting for a seat at the table, to getting buy-in from other departments. We also talk about how starting from the bot…
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brett Clark of Nearmap. Brett started his foray into the geospatial industry in a slightly non traditional manner, construction. After a series of decisions saw him then go from advertising to sales, Brett landed a sales role as one of the first employees for Australian based Nearmap in t…
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In this edition, we had a chat with Emmanuel Jolaiya and Omowonuola Akintola, co-hosts of Africa GeoConvo.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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This edition of Geoinspirations features Dr. John Wilson, Director of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) at the University of Southern California, his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Lt Ronald Vaughn. We talk about how he took the reins and made sure he had all the tools and help he needed to succeed in this new phase of his career in GIS. After being nominated to the SCAUG board of Directors, he met as many GIS professionals as he could and continues to do so. We also chat about …
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lt Ronald Vaughn of Dallas Fire Rescue. When his dreams of becoming a police officer turned into becoming a Fire Fighter & Paramedic instead, Lt Vaughn never dreamed of the day when he would be voluntold into the world of GIS. After almost 20 years in the field, Lt Vaugh was given the ass…
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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Caitlyn McNabb and Micah Babinsky. With 2020 being what it was, this special episode of the podcast deals with the topic of burnout. Caitlyn, Micah and I all discuss some of the challenges we’ve faced recently and how and what we’ve done to overcome our own bouts of burnout.…
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with not one guest, but two. Caitlyn McNabb of Sedaru and Micah Babinsky of CDR McGuire join me and talk about how they got into this big wide world of GIS. Both are members of the URISA Vangaurd cabinet and have been able to greatly expand their careers thanks to the experiences they’ve gaine…
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Welcome to another co-hosted podcast with URISA! Today, we're welcoming back, Tory Elmore to discuss deforestation and environmental concerns with GIS specialist, Asa Strong.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Erika Klose – Advancing the Boundaries of Education and Science through Technology
Join us for an informative interview with the Erika Klose, Scientists and Educator.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Jordan Carmona as we wrap up our discussion on the GISP. We dive into why each of us wanted the certification in the first place, and then we crack open the technical exam, as much as we can, for those who are looking for some insight into this sometimes controversial test.…
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Carmona from the city of McKinney, Texas. On this special episode, Jordan and I chat about all things GISP. We share our own experiences of completing our portfolios, tips and tricks to use to gather points, and how the point system works in the first place.…
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Join us for an informative interview with the Dr. Paulette Hasier, Geography and Map Division Chief at the Library of Congress.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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Join us to learn more on how Black Girls MAPP is an example of how community GIS can be utilized to promote social justice issues and used as a tool for civic engagement.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Brandi Rank. We talk Servant leadership and the difference between good and bad management. We also dive into some universal truths in the workplace, and the importance of being aware of yourself including your positives and negatives. And finally we discuss how GIS departments are key in governmental…
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Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Bleys Focht-Reminding Us to Stay Open to New Ideas.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brandi Rank from the city of Thornton, Colorado. We chat about what it’s like being the first generation in your family to attend college, while not knowing what you want to do right away, and what that process is like when searching for what you’re supposed to do with the rest of your li…
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Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Denise Powell, educator in the University of Colorado’s ATLAS program.Oleh editors@directionsmag.com (Directions Magazine)
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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Michelle Swindle. We talk about what it’s like to have staff who are brand new, versus subject matter experts in any given field. We also chat about some of the work Michelle has done with the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, as well as the Joint Emergency Operations Center in Tarrant coun…
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Dr. Joseph Kerski, talks with Patricia Carbajales-Dale, Co-Director of the Clemson University Center of Excellence and manager of the Geospatial Technology Center. She regularly consults with others on campus for geotechnology services and training, teaches workshops and courses in GIS, and promotes GIS throughout the campus.…
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Swindle from the city of Fort Worth Texas. We chat about Michelle’s non-traditional path to GIS, and what it was like to go back to school after she thought she was finished with higher education. We also get to hear about what it’s like to be a civilian GIS contractor in an acti…
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