Latest Contributions by RosemaryBoone

Whether you’re looking for your first job, considering grad school, or changing careers, the advice of a professional mentor can help prepare you for success.   Co-organized by the AAG and Esri’s Young Professional Network (YPN), this webinar provides a forum for students, young professionals and job seekers to receive consultation about geo-careers from practicing geographers and GIS professionals across a wide range of industries and employment sectors.   Mentors will answer questions and provide general career advice to attendees interested in learning more about industries that employ geographers and GIS practitioners, the work they perform, and strategies for getting into the field.   Use Pomo Code PD23YPN at check out to attend at no-cost.   Get details and register >> ... View more

Join the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) DC chapter for our fall meetup on Wednesday, October 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at our Tysons Corner office, located at 8615 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA 22182. We'll host a series of lightning-style tech demos around the topic of strengthening resilience for a changing environment.   Come hear from young professionals who are utilizing creative geographic information system (GIS) solutions to combat threats to our built environment imposed by climate change. These tech demos will showcase a variety of GIS applications and allow an open environment for plenty of discussion. We encourage you to speak up, ask questions, and get inspired by the amazing and impactful work of your peers right here in the DC GIS community.     We'll start the evening at 5:00 p.m. with a chance to network, mingle, and explore a series of interactive mapping kiosks set up around our office. Our main program of tech demos and discussion will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Then, we'll break for another round of networking and kiosk visits until we wrap up around 7:00 p.m.   The Esri office has ample free parking and is also within walking distance of the Metro's Silver Line. We look forward to seeing you there!   Register >>   ... View more

We're thrilled to invite you to the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) Redlands chapter meetup at the Esri corporate office in Redlands, California.   Register to attend this event happening on November 9, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (PT), at the Esri corporate office, located in the Building Q auditorium at 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373.   Esri YPN has a long-standing commitment to nurturing up-and-coming GIS professionals, offering valuable resources and creating opportunities for growth. This event reflects our dedication to engaging with the Redlands regional chapter and creating a supportive environment for young professionals to sharpen their GIS skills.    Please join us and be part of this event designed to showcase innovative GIS projects and gain insights that will further inspire your GIS journey!   Register >>   ... View more

The use of drone technology is proliferating, making it easier and more cost-effective to capture high-resolution images whenever needed. Many educators are now incorporating drone data into their teaching and research. Many are also interested in the ability to use a cloud platform to process, analyze, and visualize the data obtained from drone mapping. Join us for a webinar to learn about Site Scan for ArcGIS, the end-to-end, cloud-based drone mapping software designed to revolutionize imagery data collection, processing, and analysis. With this software as a service (SaaS) product, you can easily collaborate with your students and peers in a connected online environment and manage your data without expensive infrastructure. By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to Gain knowledge about the capabilities of Site Scan for ArcGIS Learn from fellow academics who are already utilizing Site Scan for ArcGIS in their research, teaching, and campus operations Access resources to help you get started with using Site Scan for ArcGIS   Register >>   ... View more

Join the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) Philadelphia chapter for its first-ever networking meetup! It will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Esri Philadelphia regional office, 1325 Morris Drive, Suite 201, Chesterbrook, PA 19087.   Attend the meetup to hear from other GIS community leaders as they share advice on how to make the right connections and take the best opportunities to get your GIS career off to a strong start.   The event will give you an opportunity to connect with Esri staff and fellow young GIS professionals in the Philadelphia area.   Registration is at no cost, but capacity is limited.    Register for the meetup >>   ... View more

Are you eager to learn from experienced individuals who can guide you on your professional journey? Finding a mentor and establishing a fruitful mentor-mentee relationship can be a transformative experience. Join Esri YPN for an enlightening webinar on the topic of navigating mentor relationships. The webinar took place on September 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. (PT). In this webinar recording, we dive into the essential steps to find the right mentor who can provide valuable guidance, support, and wisdom. Whether you're just starting your career or seeking to grow in your current field, having a mentor can accelerate your progress and provide insights that will shape your professional trajectory. Here are the webinar speakers: Dr. David Padgett - Associate Professor, Tennessee State University Michael Bussey - Owner, MAB Studios, LLC Earle Isibue - Instructor, Rock Valley College Caroline Sampa - Senior Readiness Lead, Esri (Webinar Moderator) Watch the Recording →    ... View more

Configuring applications, working with web services, and using mobile-first maps are major tenets of a modern GIS. Shapefiles are not. Providing students with the opportunity to learn about, master, and apply these modern skills will prepare them for the vast, booming array of spatial technology job opportunities.   Join us in a faculty discussion in the webinar Please Delete Your Shapefiles: Teaching Web-Based Modern GIS taking place Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PT).   During this webinar, you can look forward to the following: University faculty discussing successes and challenges using modern GIS tools and methods in the classroom Tutorials and lessons—available at no cost—to help instructors teach Python, scripting, automation, remote sensing, web application configuration, and more   Register >> https://www.esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/education/teaching-web-based-modern-gis-webinar   ... View more

Configuring applications, working with web services, and using mobile-first maps are major tenets of a modern GIS. Shapefiles are not. Providing students with the opportunity to learn about, master, and apply these modern skills will prepare them for the vast, booming array of spatial technology job opportunities.   Watch this faculty discussion in the webinar Please Delete Your Shapefiles: Teaching Web-Based Modern GIS that took place Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PT).   During this webinar, you can look forward to the following: University faculty discussing successes and challenges using modern GIS tools and methods in the classroom Tutorials and lessons—available at no cost—to help instructors teach Python, scripting, automation, remote sensing, web application configuration, and more   Watch the recording >> ... View more