National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)
The National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2010. NHGIS is excited to announce a totally redesigned website. Several years in the...7 Billion!
The Earth’s human population has surpassed the seven billion mark. Despite a general decline in birth rates, world population increases by some 83 million people each year. This growth will continue for decades to come, challenging our ability to feed ourselves...Fourth Annual Conference of GIS Educators in Maine
The Fourth Annual Conference of GIS Educators in Maine is coming up on November 18th from 9:30 to 4:30 at the Augusta Civic Center. Registration is now open. Please visit the conference website for details about the conference and a link to the secure...Arctic Sea Ice Continues Decline
Last month the extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean declined to the second-lowest extent on record. Satellite data from NASA and the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado in Boulder showed that the summertime sea...Japan Releases Improved Topographic Map of Earth
NASA and Japan released a significantly improved version of the most complete digital topographic map of Earth this month, produced with detailed measurements from NASA’s Terra spacecraft. The map, known as a global digital elevation model, was created from...Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, 2011
It is the mission of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) to build a communitydedicated to advancing science teaching and learning. In a way that: Builds and strengthens networks for Texas educators Disseminates current scientific research Provides quality...Climate Change Threatens Health
Climate change is one of the most serious public health threats facing the nation, but few people are aware of how it can affect them. Children, the elderly, and communities living in poverty are among the most vulnerable. Click on a state on the map for more...The Essentials: A Yoga & Surf Retreat – $100 Discount Offer
We admire and support Bodhi Surf, a surfing school where you can expect to learn a lot more than how to stand up on a surfboard. Our friends at Bodhi Surf wanted to pass along this information about a tremendous savings for any of our readers. They’re offering...TCEA Educator Awards and Scholarships
There are more than 360,000 professional educators in Texas.Only eight will receive TCEA educator awards. One of them could be you or a colleague of yours! Nominations are now open for educators who go above and beyond the call of duty in eight different categories:...We Will Never Forget You
As a nation, today is a day of somber remembering. We feel a mix of sorrow for so many lost lives as well as a sense of pride for the sacrifice of those who so bravely gave up their lives trying to help others. We also remember our service men and women those who have...Ban on Bottled Water
SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian town pulled all bottled water from its shelves Saturday and replaced it with refillable bottles in what is believed to be a world-first ban. Hundreds of people marched through the picturesque rural town of Bundanoon to mark the first day...