Finding Spatial Data – It Takes a Village
Explore our collection of Data ResourcesWhat do you do when you need data? Many of us start with the notion, “Perhaps someone already created this data, so I don’t have to start from scratch.” Let’s be honest. Data creation can be time consuming....GeoInspirations: Dr. Lawrence Joseph – Applying Geography for Better Business
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Dr. Lawrence Joseph, the manager of Market Planning for KFC U.S. I met Lawrence Joseph through our mutual work...GeoInspirations: Ann Fritz – Collaborations in the Field and Across Disciplinary Boundaries
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today, our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Ann Fritz from the Department of Environmental Quality in North Dakota.I got to know Ann while planning for the 2017...GeoInspirations: Barry Martinez – Overcoming the Past for a Bright Future in GIS
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations, a column celebrating the work of geography’s most influential professionals. Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Barry Martinez, graduate student at...GeoInspirations: Dr. Maria Luisa de Lázaro y Torres on Co-founding Atlas Digital Escolar and Improving Distance Learning
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today, our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Dr. Maria Luisa de Lázaro, professor at the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia in Spain. We also have a...GeoInspirations: Dr. Maria Luisa de Lázaro y Torres on Co-founding Atlas Digital Escolar and Improving Distance Learning(Espanol)
English VersionPreguntas de Dr. Joseph Kerski:1. Cuál es su rol actual y cuál es una de las cosas más inusuales o fascinantes que usted hace en su trabajo? (Si quiere, puede comentar sobre sus enseñanzas, contacto con la comunidad GIS, sus viajes, su rol en el...GeoInspirations: Nathan Heazlewood – GIS is benefiting the planet, enriching career paths, and…is Cool!
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Nathan Heazlewood, GIS professional from New Zealand.A few years ago, while searching for material for the Spatial...GeoInspirations: Dennis Hunink – Educator, Developer, Innovator
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Mr. Dennis Hunink, geography instructor, accomplished GIS developer, and creator of the innovative course, “Topografie...GeoInspirations: Susan DeMar – Positive Role Model, Department Champion
Editor’s Note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Susan DeMar from the Department of Geography at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. I met Susan DeMar in 2016...Need Data? Successful Geospatial Data Searching Strategies
Setting the StageYou need geospatial data to do anything with GIS. Data is the fuel for all GIS-based projects. Not long ago, obtaining data for a GIS-based project was an arduous task. Challenges included the lack of data, monetary, licensing, and other restrictions...GeoInspirations: Brett Lucas – Many Hats, Single Focus
Editor’s note: Thank you for joining us for this edition of GeoInspirations. Today, our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Brett Lucas, who wears many hats but is focused, in all of his roles, on promoting and supporting wise...