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Mobile GIS technology is transforming how organizations collect data, manage field operations, and make decisions in real time. Mobile GIS apps play a critical role in disaster response, community engagement, environmental initiatives, and field data collection. Learning how to use these tools can help you develop practical, in-demand skills that employers are actively seeking. In this edition of the Esri Tutorials Spotlight series, we are featuring hands-on tutorials and learning paths that introduce you to mobile GIS workflows using ArcGIS.   Get started with the ArcGIS Survey123 web designer   This tutorial walks you through creating a survey in ArcGIS Survey123 using the web designer. In this scenario, you’re a small business owner who wants to collect information from your customers about their experience at your new food truck. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build surveys in the ArcGIS Survey123 web designer using a variety of question types to collect data that can be mapped and analyzed. In addition to asking questions about how they found the food and the service, you can ask questions to help you decide which channels to use for marketing, where most customers are finding your food truck, and more. Try the Tutorial >   Collect hurricane damage assessments   Hurricane Harvey smashed rainfall records in 2017 when the August storm stalled over Houston, Texas, for four days and dropped 60 inches of rain. According to a 2018 report from the National Weather Service, Harvey inflicted $125 billion in damage, which included the destruction of an estimated 12,700 homes. After the hurricane, it was important to assess the damage so the city could start rebuilding. In this tutorial, you'll use ArcGIS QuickCapture, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS Dashboards to build a system to collect and share damage assessments of residential buildings. You'll use Houston as an example area, but this workflow can be reproduced for field data collection anywhere. Try the Tutorial >   Create a community walkability survey   A walkability assessment, or walk audit, is a well-documented community engagement tool to evaluate the built environment for pedestrian safety, accessibility, and ease of use. These assessments involve going out in pairs or small groups and walking along a route in a neighborhood while making observations of the walking experience. The findings are gathered and assessed to determine the types of improvements needed and where they should be implemented to encourage walking. In this tutorial, you will build a survey with a variety of question types, demonstrating both qualitative and quantitative data collection. Try the Tutorial >    As you continue building your GIS skills, mobile workflows are a great way to gain hands-on experience with real-world applications of geospatial technology. We encourage you to explore these resources and see how mobile GIS can support the work you are passionate about. ------------------------------  Esri Tutorials Spotlight Blog Series   Here is a list of the previously published Esri Tutorials Spotlight blog posts:  Get A Head Start on Your GIS Project With Esri Tutorials Esri Tutorials Spotlight: GeoAI  Esri Tutorials Spotlight: AI Assistants in ArcGIS  Esri Tutorials Spotlight: Image Analysis  Esri Tutorials Spotlight: Imagery in Living Atlas ... View more

The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) has many presentations and events with hundreds of topics covered. To help you find your way to the smart campus operations related sessions and events, we have prepared a more focused agenda.   ... View more

Join the Esri Weather Community for our bi-monthly call - a dedicated hour for weather-focused GIS professionals, enthusiasts, and community members to connect and collaborate. This meeting provides an open forum to share ongoing work, discuss new ideas, and increase awareness of projects and initiatives across weather, climate, and resilience GIS. Whether you’re working on research, mapping, conservation, or technology development, this call is designed to foster community, spark inspiration, and help members stay informed about the latest activities and opportunities. Meeting Highlights: Network with fellow weather, climate, and resilience professionals and users Share updates and showcase current projects Discover new tools, techniques, and resources in weather and climate GIS Build connections and collaborate on community initiatives Increase awareness about ongoing work and opportunities All weather GIS users are welcome—whether you’re new to the community or a seasoned expert. Come ready to learn, contribute, and help strengthen the Esri Weather Community! Interested users can join the community by filling out this survey. Existing virtual team members: please email [email protected] to sign up for a community demo opportunity (~10 minutes). This doesn’t need to be a polished product — it’s simply an opportunity to engage with the community, raise awareness of your work, and receive feedback.   Join the community >>   ... View more

If you’re studying GIS or geography, imagery and remote sensing skills can open the door to exciting opportunities in environmental analysis, disaster response, urban planning, conservation, and more. Satellite imagery helps GIS professionals monitor changes across the planet, uncover patterns in the environment, and better understand how places evolve over time.  One of the best ways to build these skills is through hands-on practice. With ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, students can access ready-to-use imagery layers and work with real-world geographic data directly in ArcGIS.  Here are three Esri tutorials to get you started with applying imagery analysis in Living Atlas to help further your skills in your GIS journey.    Get Started with Imagery    If you're new to image analysis, this is the perfect place to begin. In this tutorial, you'll explore Landsat imagery with the Esri Landsat Explorer web app and learn essential concepts about multispectral imagery. You'll monitor vegetation in the Sundarbans mangrove forest, visualize the growth of a city in China, inspect an oasis in Egypt, delineate flooded areas in Chad, and more. When you finish, you'll have a better understanding of the vast applications of multispectral imagery and be ready to explore the world on your own.  Try the Tutorial >    Explore Landsat imagery of a volcano eruption    In this tutorial, you'll prepare and explore Landsat satellite imagery captured before, during, and after the eruption. Landsat is the longest running satellite program for Earth observation in the world. It has captured millions of images that provide continuous, global coverage over several decades, making Landsat an unparalleled resource for analysts and decision makers. You'll access this data as a ready-to-use online imagery layer available through ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.  Try the Tutorial >    Monitor algae bloom in a lake    In this tutorial, you'll use Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from 2019 and 2024 to understand changes in the lake's algae activity. Algae produce chlorophyll during photosynthesis, so you'll monitor algae activity by analyzing chlorophyll concentrations. Sentinel-2 can detect chlorophyll concentrations through specific spectral bands, so it's an important dataset for early detection and environmental monitoring.  Try the Tutorial >    Imagery and remote sensing continue to play a growing role across the GIS industry. Imagery skills are increasingly valuable for students preparing for careers in GIS and geospatial technology. Check out the article The Future of the GIS Analyst: 4 Skills Every GIS Student Needs Before Graduating to know what skills will be relevant for the GIS analyst in the next 5–10 years.   ------------------------------  Esri Tutorials Spotlight Blog Series   Here is a list of the previously published Esri Tutorials Spotlight blog posts:  Get A Head Start on Your GIS Project With Esri Tutorials Esri Tutorials Spotlight: GeoAI  Esri Tutorials Spotlight: AI Assistants in ArcGIS  Esri Tutorials Spotlight: Image Analysis  ... View more

This is your year to to grow professionally, gain valuable insight, and build meaningful connections in the GIS field by getting involved in the Geospatial Professionals Network Mentoring Network. Applications are open for both mentors and mentees! This program connects early-career GIS professionals with experienced mentors who can offer guidance, share knowledge, and support your growth. The GPN Mentoring Network is designed to foster impactful, long-term professional relationships perfect for students, recent grads, or GIS professionals wanting to refine their skills. As a participant, you'll receive resources to help guide your mentoring journey and ensure a strong, productive match.   2026 Application Timeline Cohort 1: January 1 – February 15 Cohort 2: May 1 – June 15 Cohort 3: September 1 – October 15   Mentor Qualifications to Ensure Success Is genuinely excited at the opportunity of guiding a mentee Able to prioritize and devote time to honor mentoring commitments Shows interest in their mentee while exercising patience, encouragement, and motivation Accomplished within their industry/field Embodies self confidence and provides honest, constructive feedback to mentee   Mentee Qualifications to Ensure Success Able to prioritize and devote time to honor mentee commitments Is receptive and motivated in gaining skills the Mentor offers Takes initiative in seeking advice and able to receive constructive feedback Focused on goals and works towards achieving them Well prepared in discussing areas of strengths, weaknesses, needs, and interests   Sign Up to Become a Mentee/Mentor >>    ... View more

Join us for the next GIS in Higher Education Chat   Topic: Getting Started with ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro Description:  ArcGIS Reality is a suite of photogrammetry software designed to support end‑to‑end reality capture workflows. In this session, we’ll focus on ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro, a powerful solution for turning drone, aerial, and satellite imagery into visually compelling and highly accurate 2D and 3D products—directly within ArcGIS Pro. With ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro soon to be included in the Education License Program, this session will help educators and students understand how to get started and make the most of this technology. In this session, you will: Get an overview of ArcGIS Reality suite Explore the capabilities of ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro Understand the workflow and key steps to get started Apply best practices and access available learning resources Speakers:  Christopher Patterson – Principal Product Engineer, Esri Canserina Kurnia – Senior Solution Engineer, Esri When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT)   Watch Recording | Resources   ... View more

ArcGIS offers a comprehensive collection of tools and capabilities to perform image analysis including classification, change detection, time-series analysis and feature extraction using geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI). You can perform analysis on data from various resources such as from satellites, aerial sources, drones, and various modalities like multispectral, LiDAR, and Radar. Conducting image analysis is a valuable skillset that can elevate your projects and open doors to new career pathways.Below are five hands-on tutorials designed to help you get started and build confidence working with imagery in ArcGIS. These tutorials offer a hands-on way to explore image analysis in ArcGIS. As a student, investing time in these skills not only strengthens your academic projects but also prepares you for careers in fields like environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and remote sensing. Get Started with Imagery If you're new to image analysis, this is the perfect place to begin. In this tutorial, you'll explore Landsat imagery with the Esri Landsat Explorer web app and learn essential concepts about multispectral imagery. You'll monitor vegetation in the Sundarbans mangrove forest, visualize the growth of a city in China, inspect an oasis in Egypt, delineate flooded areas in Chad, and more. When you finish, you'll have a better understanding of the vast applications of multispectral imagery and be ready to explore the world on your own. Try the Tutorial >   Assess Hail Damage in Cornfields with Satellite Imagery Step into the role of an analyst supporting agriculture by using satellite imagery to assess crop damage after a hailstorm. In this tutorial, as an imagery analyst for a local farmer organization, you'll perform a first damage assessment, using ArcGIS Pro. You'll explore multispectral imagery captured before and after the hailstorm. Then, you'll perform change analysis, applying a vegetation index to both images, computing the difference between the two, and extracting the average loss of healthy vegetation per field. Try the Tutorial >   Calculate impervious surfaces from spectral imagery Urban environments are constantly changing. Ground surfaces that are impenetrable to water can cause serious environmental problems, including flooding and contaminated runoff. Because impervious surfaces are such a danger, many governments, like the City of Louisville, Kentucky, charge landowners who have high amounts of impervious surfaces on their properties. In this tutorial, you’ll analyze spectral imagery to map impervious surfaces like roads, rooftops, and parking lots, using a supervised object classification approach. Try the Tutorial >   Extract High-Resolution Land Cover with GeoAI High-resolution land cover layers are valuable tools for mapping and understanding the environment. One approach to creating such layers is to use GeoAI applied to drone imagery, classifying the imagery pixels into their corresponding land cover types. In this tutorial, focused on the Township of Alexandra, South Africa, you'll try out this approach in ArcGIS Pro, with the goal of identifying green spaces and computing their overall surface area. Try the Tutorial >   Monitor Forest Change Over Time Forests are an important natural resource that provides wood products, wildlife habitat, clean water and air, carbon sequestering, recreational opportunities, and more. Monitoring forest disturbances, such as tree logging activities, forest fire, and pest infestation is an important task for forest management. In this tutorial, as a GIS analyst for the Oregon Department of Forestry, you'll use tools based on the LandTrendr algorithm (Landsat-based detection of Trends in Disturbance and Recovery) to better understand the spatial and temporal patterns of timber harvest and detect other potential disturbances. Try the Tutorial >   Esri Tutorials Spotlight Blog Series   Here is a list of the previously published Esri Tutorials Spotlight blog posts: Get A Head Start on Your GIS Project With Esri Tutorials Esri Tutorials Spotlight: GeoAI Esri Tutorials Spotlight: AI Assistants in ArcGIS ... View more

Mentorship plays a critical role in shaping successful GIS careers across industries. Join us for a YPN webinar on May 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PT) to explore practical strategies for building impactful mentor relationships, both formal and informal. You’ll gain actionable insights on how to seek out mentors, maximize mentorship opportunities, and transition into mentor roles themselves. What you’ll learn in this webinar: Understand the value of mentorship across industries and career stages Identify practical strategies for finding and building mentor relationships Recognize how to be an effective mentee Determine when and how to transition from mentee to mentor Commit to a clear next step to advance their mentorship journey   Register  >>    ... View more

Join us for the next GIS in Higher Education Chat   Topic: Geospatial Storytelling at Esri: Stay Up-To-Date With the Latest Updates Description: The ArcGIS Storytelling team will share updates on the latest resources available to support users getting started with geospatial storytelling. This will include new enhancements to ArcGIS StoryMaps, sequenced resources for learning best practices, and demos of new release features in ArcGIS StoryMaps. Join this education chat to get your questions answered. In this session we'll cover: The latest enhancements to the ArcGIS StoryMaps builder New Tutorial Series Classroom ready stories Updated links and resources Live question-and-answer  Speakers: ArcGIS Storytelling Team When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT)   Watch Recording | Resources   ... View more

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of modern GIS workflows, and now you can interact with ArcGIS in a whole new way using AI assistants. These tools allow you to use natural language prompts to explore data, build workflows, and complete tasks more efficiently. For students studying GIS, learning how to work with AI-powered tools is quickly becoming an important and transferable skill. This blog post highlights several hands-on learning resources that will help you start using AI assistants in ArcGIS.   Use an AI Assistant to Explore the Pickleball Market   In this tutorial, you will expand a business that sells pickleball equipment. Using the assistant, you'll generate a color-coded map showing pickleball activity to help inform where your next target market should be located. You'll also learn how the assistant can provide tips to improve your map. Get Started >   Choose Candidate Areas for a Convenience Store   In this tutorial, you'll use ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App to find candidate locations for a new store. First, you'll use the Business Analyst AI assistant to perform a points of interest search. Then, you'll perform suitability analysis and compare the results to historical traffic data. This way, you'll consider all three criteria within your area of interest. Get Started >   Create and Translate a Survey With an ArcGIS Assistant   ArcGIS Survey123 has an assistant for building surveys in the web designer. In this video, you’ll learn how to quickly turn your ideas into a draft survey design using the assistant. This approach makes it easier to design forms and surveys while keeping your focus on the questions and data you want to collect. Watch the video: Create a survey > Watch the video: Translate a survey >   Prompt Writing for AI Assistants   Just like learning a new GIS tool, using AI effectively requires practice. Writing clear prompts helps AI assistants understand what you want to accomplish and provides more accurate results. This blog post explains best practices for prompt writing so you can get the most out of AI tools in your GIS workflows. Read the Blog > -------------------------- As AI becomes more integrated into GIS technology, understanding how to work with AI assistants and craft effective prompts will become an increasingly valuable skill. After getting some practice and insights from these resources, consider using an assistant to enhance your next GIS project! -------------------------- Esri Tutorials Spotlight Blog Series   Here is a list of the previously published Esri Tutorials Spotlight blog posts: Get A Head Start on Your GIS Project With Esri Tutorials Esri Tutorials Spotlight: GeoAI ... View more