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If you're new in your GIS career and have question on how best to navigate the new terrain, register to attend the "Mappy Q&A." Spend an hour with URISA Vanguard Cabinet members to learn about opportunities for young professionals and more!   You'll receive expert advice in a secure environment who also have experience being in your shoes too! Submit questions by June 7!   Register on Zoom >>   mappy_june11.png ... View more

Register for the YPN Philadelphia Chapter Meetup for an afternoon of networking, trivia, and career growth at the Esri Philadelphia Regional Office in Chesterbrook, PA.   This meetup offers a valuable opportunity to expand your professional network, hone your networking skills, and actively engage with the GIS community. Don't miss this chance to join your fellow GIS enthusiasts for an evening of networking and lively geography trivia!   Register for the event >>   g5051099-ypn-philadelphia-meetup-aug-1200x678-b.jpg ... View more

Artificial intelligence and GeoAI can help you gain deeper insights from geospatial data & assist in solving complex problems.   In this webinar, you'll discover how to harness the potential of geospatial AI, empowering faculty members, researchers, and students to seamlessly integrate this innovative technology into their work within ArcGIS.   What you'll learn The latest development of geospatial AI in ArcGIS Real-world scenarios How AI is exposed in ArcGIS Resources to get started   Register for the webinar >>   leveraging-ai-arcgis-webinar-linkedin-facebook-1200x628.jpg ... View more

Esri Young Professionals Network (Esri YPN) recently hosted the webinar Future-Proofing Your GIS Career: Essential Skills and Training for Success where panelists discussed skills and strategies needed to thrive in your GIS career now and in the future. The webinar panel was made up of diverse GIS professionals: Moderator: Christian Wells, Senior Operational Readiness Manager, Esri Panelist: Katie Smith, Principal Marketing Communications Specialist, Esri Panelist: Margot Bordne, Recruiter, Esri Panelist: Jordan Carmona, Senior Geospatial Development Engineer, GISP, H-E-B Panelist: Kylie Tokar, Freelance Geographer & Entrepreneur They discussed what it means to be a GIS professional of the future and I personally was inspired by the content discussed and was compelled to recap it in this blog post. So, what does it mean to be a GIS professional of the future? This is a valid question as the world of GIS is ever-evolving. As GIS moves towards being web-based, the skills needed to be a marketable GIS professional are changing too.    Here's how you can future-proof your GIS career.   1) Continue To Grow Your Skills Even After You’ve Graduated   Growing your skills can be done in a variety of ways and formats. It’s certainly not limited to only taking courses or gaining a certificate or degree. You can learn from your peers or community groups. Here are ways you can grow you skills.   Get Involved in GIS Communities Connect with community groups or networks such as Esri YPN, local user groups, associations like URISA, AAG, Women in GIS, and USGIF. LinkedIn in an excellent platform to stay engaged. You can follow industry experts and learn from the content they create. Start with joining the YPN LinkedIn Group. Esri Community is one of the largest online GIS communities and is a place to read blogs, ask technical questions, connect with users of GIS technology, submit ideas, and set up RSS feeds. Many Esri products, services, and groups have their own Esri Community space and blog.   Attend Conferences Conference-going is a big way to grow your skills and network through attending presentations and workshops to learn about the latest technology trends. Many times, you will be introduced to a new concept or idea while at a conference to take back to your organization that could potentially results in a successful campaign or initiative. The contacts you make at conferences can be leveraged as a resource for future collaborations, troubleshooting, mentors, and potential colleagues. Take the opportunity to meet as many people as possible through networking at conferences. Think of it as building your professional support system. Have a curious and open mindset and treat those interactions as an informational interview. If you meet someone who does a job you’re interested in, ask them about their job and the skills needed to be successful. Document a plan of action in gaining those skills.   We know conferences come with expenses. Esri YPN members can attend Esri hosted conferences at a discounted rate such as Esri User Conference, Esri Federal GIS Conference, Esri Developer Summit, and more. Consider justifying your attendance to your employer by explaining the ROI as a result of your attendance.   2) Equip Yourself to Overcome Challenges   There will be a time where you have a lack of confidence in learning something new when you begin your career. It happens to all and the best of us! Here are ways to approach challenges or a lack of confidence when learning something new. First, remind yourself, “everyone has been new at something once.” Next, ask questions. It’s best to ask questions at the beginning to show you’re engaged and you’re thinking about the problem. If you feel nervous or confused about something that you might not have the skills to accomplish, know that asking questions is not considered a weakness. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know”. Have the mindset to say, “I don’t know but I will figure it out” because chances are the resources are out there for you. When asking quality questions, you demonstrate a sincere thoughtfulness and a willingness to go deeper. That, in itself,  is worth so much in your careers and will take you very far. Last, don’t underestimate the knowledge that you do have. It’s important to sometimes take a step back to acknowledge how far you have come in GIS and learning ArcGIS. Imposter Syndrome is a real thing and can be easy to get caught up in. What you can do to build your confidence is mentor others. No matter how junior you are in your career, there’s always someone more junior than you so take that opportunity to be a mentor to them. The best way of learning is to teach someone else.   3) Leverage Resources to Grow Your GIS Skills   There are a plethora of resources, both formal and informal, to help keep your GIS skills sharp. Here’s are the resources that were suggested by the webinar panel: Set up an RSS feed to get Esri Community content delivered to you. It can even integrate with Microsoft Team directly into a channel! Join the r/gis Reddit community Join the GIS channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/n8Aa3DShfM Go to conferences! See how other people and industries are leveraging the latest and greatest GIS technology. Consider presenting at a conference by submitting abstracts when your conference of interest is doing a “call for papers.”  Check out Esri conference. Listen to the MapScaping Podcast which is described as “a podcast for the geospatial community.” Watch John Nelson’s YouTube videos and LinkedIn on resources for cartography. Browse through ArcGIS Tutorials. They’re quick and you can fit them into your schedule. Esri Academy is a must-have resource for anyone at any stage of their GIS journey. They offer Over 500+ resources (most free) MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) Instructor-Led Courses (1-3 days long on a variety of topics. In person and online) Web Courses (self-paced web courses) Live Training Seminars (free 1 hour training) ArcGIS Labs Learning Plans 4) Validate or Demonstrate Your GIS Skills   Showcase and validate your skills through the Esri Technical Certification Program. Achieving a certificate in this program can elevate your professional standing and open doors to various career opportunities. There are 12 different examples to which all come with an information guide. There is a cost associated with taking the exam and are proctored online allowing you to take it at home or in your office. Some exams include: GIS Fundamentals Foundation (great entry level certification) ArcGIS Pro | 3 Levels Foundation Associate Professional Enterprise, Developer, Python, Utility Network, ArcGIS Online Administration You’ll receive your results right away and if you passed you can add it to your resume, LinkedIn profile, GIS portfolio.   5) Keep Up with Where GIS is Heading   What’s on the cutting edge of GIS and what should you be paying attention to? Web GIS is the future. Web-based application and configurable application in GIS is what you need to have in your GIS toolkit. Understand web GIS as a services-oriented architecture and understand how cloud and IT principles are now supporting these massive GIS systems that go far beyond just learning ArcGIS Pro. Some Esri products you may want to have experience using are ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and ArcGIS StoryMaps. “The whole web GIS ecosystem is the future of GIS so having an understanding of the full system of Esri is important to have in your toolbox,” said Margot Bordne, Recruiter at Esri and webinar panelist. To be valuable for the future of GIS you just need to be someone who can solve problems. That’s where the value of GIS lies is in delivering useful results. “The majority of clients coming to me are asking for web apps. Whether that means a little bit of custom coding or building something using ArcGIS Experience Builder, that is what’s answering a lot of the questions that people are asking now,” said Kylie Tokar, Freelance Geographer, and webinar panelist. Knowing the most common of coding languages used in ArcGIS is good to stay on top of. Recommendations for coding in ArcGIS is Python for automations, JavaScript for web apps, and the Arcade expression language for replicating database triggers. If you’re building a native application like installing it on the phone or build an add-in into ArcGIS Pro then look at native SDKs. Imagery is having a resurgence and is worth paying attention to. The ubiquity of drones and the ease of access to them makes them makes image capture much more attainable for many groups. If you’re interested in drones and reality capture, pay attention to what’s going on in that space because it’s growing significantly in the future.   You can watch the full recording of the webinar Future-Proofing Your GIS Career: Essential Skills and Training for Success. 2024-05-01_04-36-49.png ... View more

You're invited to attend the Science Summit taking place at the Esri User Conference on July 16, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM in San Diego, California in Ballroom 20 D at the San Diego Convention Center.   Join your colleagues and peers to engage in scientific discussion and establish new connections. Learn about climate change, resilience strategies, and using geospatial technology for the benefit of our planet and communities.   Featured speakers of the summit: Dr. Dawn Wright Dawn Wright is chief scientist of Esri and professor of geography and oceanography at Oregon State University. She is the first African American woman to explore the seabed in a deep submersible.   Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist and the cohost of NBC’s newest original series “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild”.   Register for the summit >> Add the summit to your UC schedule >>   uc24-science-summit-register-1200x628.jpg ... View more

At GSA Connects 2024 you will discover a dynamic meeting that surrounds you with the inspiration and opportunities for engagement you need to advance your geoscience career.   Join us 22–25 September for cutting-edge technical sessions, outstanding professional education, and inclusive networking opportunities that will broaden your geologic knowledge and connect you to our diverse geoscience community.   And don’t forget fun. Impromptu collaborations, special lectures, receptions, exhibits, and friends—old and new—await you.   Thousands of your peers are making plans to attend GSA Connects in 2024 to find the tools, confidence, and connections they need to advance their science and their careers.   Get details and register >> ... View more

The Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) conference will be held in-person in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the University of New Mexico campus from Wednesday, September 25th – Saturday, September 28th, 2024.   The Western Association of Map Libraries is an independent association of map librarians and other people with an interest in maps and map librarianship. Membership in WAML is open to any individual interested in furthering the vision of the Association, which is “advancing geospatial excellence in libraries of western North America and beyond.”   Get details and register >>  ... View more

The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) and the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) are pleased to announce a joint CaGIS and UCGIS symposium in Columbus, Ohio, on June 3-6, 2024. The theme of the meeting will be Climate Smart GIScience: Mapping a Sustainable Future.    CaGIS and UCGIS invite you to join us in discussing how GIScience, cartography, and related disciplines can help mitigate the impacts of our changing climate and lead to a more sustainable future.   Get event details >> ... View more

2024-04-24_07-21-30.png   The conference will be held at Jefferson Community & Technical College, Southwest Campus, in Louisville, Kentucky.   The conference will take place from Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday June 13. Each day will run from 9:00am-5:00pm.   Get event details >>  ... View more

This conference aims to bring together GIScientists with expertise and interests in AI, to examine the current conditions, opportunities, and connections between Artificial Intelligence and Geographic Information Science. Topics may include GeoAI, spatial data science, scripting and workflows, high-performance computing, replicability, predictive modeling, real-time analysis, and big data, among others.   Date: Thu - Fri, May 16 to May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: CGIS South Building, Concourse level, Tsai Auditorium & Belfer Case Study Room, 1730 Cambridge St, Cambridge MA 02138   Get event details >>   landscape2.jpg ... View more

In this webinar, we'll present you an overview of ArcGIS Data Pipelines, a new data integration capability in ArcGIS Online. You’ll learn how to get started with building a data pipeline to ingest and transform your data into a usable state for mapping, analysis, and reporting.   Attend this webinar to learn how to use ArcGIS Data Pipelines to: Create a data pipeline from start to finish Connect to a variety of data sources and file types Perform batch processing on vector and tabular data Write the results to a feature layer or table Keep data up-to-date using scheduled tasks   Register for the webinar >>   2024-04-24_06-06-47.png ... View more

Join us for the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) Reception at the AAG Annual Meeting, where attendees come together to unwind, connect, and forge meaningful relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.   Whether you're an emerging or seasoned professional, student or a recent graduate, this event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities over drinks and appetizers. With a vibrant mix of professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries, you're sure to leave inspired and energized, with new connections that have the potential to propel your career forward.   Date: 4/18/2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Room: Palace Lounge @ Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki (Second Floor)   NOTE** You must be registered for AAG to attend.   More info on the reception >> AAG2023Young-pros-receptn0281.jpg ... View more

CGIA recognizes outstanding achievements in various aspects of geospatial technologies within California through its annual awards program, commemorating excellence in Geographic Information across the Golden State. Awards are open to any person in the State of California, and Nominations must relate to people, projects, or organizations which are located in California. Award winners will be announced at a special event during the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego. This year is CGIA’s 30th anniversary, so the event will be a special celebration. Winners will receive a coveted CGIA Award trophy and a one-year free membership with CGIA. The winner of the Student Award will also receive a cash prize of $750, and the runner-up will receive $250.   You will receive your responses by email after submitting, and you may return to edit your entry prior to the closing date. Nominations must be submitted on or before May 3rd, 2024.   Submit your nomination by May 3, 2024 >> ... View more