Latest Contributions by RosemaryBoone

The much anticipated Esri Education Summit @ Esri User Conference will occur in person in San Diego, California July 9 -12, 2022. This special event is an opportunity to connect with your peers, explore the latest Esri technology, and attend workshops/sessions for professional development.   Registration is complimentary for K-12 teachers whose school or district has an existing ArcGIS for Schools license.   What do I need before registration?  An Esri account with a unique email address. If you do not have an Esri account, create one here. Customer number. Email confregis@esri.com or contact us at 1-888-377-4576 for assistance prior to registering in locating your customer number. Proof of vaccination. To register and attend in-person events, proof of vaccination is required. For more information on how to provide proof of vaccination, visit our health and safety hub.   Complete your registration using the below step-by-step downloadable instructions and/or video below.    Download PDF Instructions >> Watch the video:   For general questions about ArcGIS for schools email schools@esri.com ... View more

As a young professional myself, finding creative ways to “stick out from the rest” to potential employers was always top of mind. This meant having a near perfect resume and cover letter contextually AND visually. This is a lot of pressure! That said, finding creative ways to present your resume, cover letter, portfolio or biography is a necessity. The solution? ArcGIS StoryMaps!   ArcGIS StoryMaps is an Esri product used to tell remarkable stories incorporating custom maps that inform and inspire. Many students and educators use it as a resource to give presentations instead of the standard PowerPoint, Microsoft Sway, or Prezi.   Here are a few ways to stick out from the crowd using ArcGIS StoryMaps:  Map out your academic journey explaining milestones throughout Create a personal or biographical journey in a visual way Map out your resume, pinpointing various job roles with descriptions, videos and/or images Showcase your portfolio of work from your undergrad, graduate studies, or internships   ArcGIS StoryMaps is increasingly becoming a preferred tool to digitally present information in a storytelling format while illustrating spatial relationships to potential employers. Here are a few benefits:  You’ll display your knowledge and use of a web GIS tool to potential employers Demonstrate your creativity by taking a traditional text-based format and transforming it into a digitally, interactive story Provides you the opportunity to share your ideas and concepts through multimedia elements such as maps, videos, pictures, and text Keeps you up to date on the resourcefulness of digital mapping tools   9 Real Life Examples     For inspiration and reference, here are 9 examples of others using ArcGIS StoryMaps to compile their resume or portfolio I referenced from this blog post written by my colleague Dr. Joseph Kerski.     1) Samuel Akinnus: Portfolio of education, work, GIS projects, certifications, and more                   2) Cristina from All That Geo: Academic and work journey      3) Amanda Huber: Portfolio of work in GIS                     4) Kiara Dawson - Resume including career objectives                 5) Jessica Liew - Personal journey and background                    6) Leilei Duan - Getting to know me      7) Map tour featuring "stops" along this person's journey                  😎 Renato Salvaleon – GeoResume highlights accomplishments and projects                  9) Dr. Joseph Kerski, GISP – Geospatial accomplishments                  How can I get access to ArcGIS StoryMaps?   Your school, college, or university most likely has access to Esri GIS software. ArcGIS StoryMaps are included in your university license. Find out who your university ArcGIS Administrator is and ask to be a named user in your university ArcGIS Online organizational account. Then, go to the ArcGIS StoryMaps website and use your university credentials to sign in and start creating.  If you don't know who the administrator is, email highered@esri.com. If you are outside a university, visit the ArcGIS Develop website and sign up for a free developer account. With a developer account you can make story maps.   Here are some tutorials to help guide you through creating your own story map:  Getting started with ArcGIS StoryMaps  ArcGIS StoryMaps official resource website  Teaching and Learning with ArcGIS Story Maps    Check out the Map Gallery to view more examples from the ArcGIS StoryMaps Community.   ... View more

We're kicking off the new year with re-launching the Esri owned LinkedIn group Smart Campus Operations: GIS for Facilities, Utilities & Campus Safety.   In this LinkedIn group, you will get regular updates on: Future events (virtual and in-person) related to campus operations and education facilities Latest case studies and success stories Related articles on best practices Esri related products and solutions And so much more!   Who should join? Administrators and educators in higher education are encouraged to join.   The primary group facilitator is Justin Anderson who specializes in smart campus operations in higher education and is apart of the Esri Education Team.    Join our LinkedIn group  and share with others!  ... View more

View the webinar recording from an Esri live on LinkedIn and hear from a panel of geospatial thinkers and how they are building dynamic careers based on GIS education and applied experience. They'll share advice for pursuing successful careers with GIS that will help create a sustainable future in business, our society, and the environment. This event is recommended for anyone looking to bring geospatial methods into their work.   Join Esri’s Business Industry Sector Lead Cindy Elliott for an informative conversation with these lifelong GIS leaders: Dr. Sean Crotty, Associate Professor, Geography, TCU  Liz Parrish, Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B Matt Patyk, Senior Discipline Lead, Dunaway This event was livestreamed on LinkedIn Live inside the TCU (Texas Christian University) campus as part of a collaborative GIS Day celebration. Watch recording >> ... View more

Maps and spatial analysis provide insight into patterns of inequality and can provide common understanding across communities to affect positive change. Watch the recording of the webinar Exploring Communities Through an Equity Lens and hear from the Esri Education Team and Esri’s Racial Equity Team to learn about the free resources available to help scholars and students apply GIS methods to the study of racial equity.   Watch the recording >>    ... View more

Learn new ways to extract insights from imagery   Remote sensing technologies are advancing rapidly. New tools such as drones and modern analysis methods like machine learning make working with remotely sensed data faster and easier. Watch the webinar recording Teaching Modern Image Analysis and Remote Sensing that took place on November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (PT) to learn how to derive more insight from imagery for your learning and research.   In this webinar presented by Esri and AAG, you'll learn how imagery is used in a variety of domains for monitoring environmental change, creating digital twins and smarter cities, and responding to disasters. Additionally, we’ll explore free learning resources for building skills with modern tools and capabilities.   Watch the recording >> Download presentation slides >> ... View more

The American Geographical Society presents Geography 2050: Towards a More Equitable Future   Register for this free virtual event taking place November 15-19, 2021.    Conference description. "Geography 2050: Toward a More Equitable Future will be held in an easy-to-access, open, and virtual setting, allowing you to experience the symposium from wherever you are. We encourage geographers, students, educators and global citizens to join us November 15th -19th, 2021and be part of the dialogue advancing a more just and equitable future."   Conference themes: The Geography of Inequalities and the Future of Regional Economic Development Strategies How Corporations Think Geographically About Growth, Profitability and Social Responsibility How Climate Change Exacerbates the Geography of Inequalities Barriers to an Equitable Future How Public and Private Housing Investment Can Build Equality of Opportunity in the Landscape Exploring the Geographic Nexus of Health & Wealth The Role of Mobility Solutions Towards Greater Equity   Get more event details >>    ... View more

Watch the webinar recording Sharing Experiences in Teaching Spatial Data Science. Hear from a panel of experts as they share their experiences, challenges, and advice on teaching and running spatial data science programs. Additionally, you'll learn the building blocks of spatial data science and the skills students need to enter the job market as spatial data scientists.   You can look forward to hearing from these speakers in the webinar: Dr. Trisalyn Nelson – UC Santa Barbara Dr. Song Gao – University of Wisconsin Dr. Ilya Zaslavsky – UC San Diego Dr. Lauren Bennett – Esri Canserina Kurnia, M.L.A – Esri   Watch recording >>  Download presentation slides >>   ... View more

COP26 (in partnership with Italy) is taking place Oct 31, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021 in Glasgow UK. This conference is meant to unite the world to tackle climate change.   The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP26.   Get conference details >>    ... View more

Today's utilities need actionable information to support complex networks. Campus utilities need to provide a safe working environment, deliver reliable service, and maintain a focus on customer support. ArcGIS Utility Network is designed to be the next generation spatial information system to provide greater functionality over massive datasets at every scale of resolution. Now, campus utilities can leverage the power of the entire ArcGIS Enterprise to provide tools with a focus on the user experience and improve communication across your organization.   Join us for the second webinar of this three-part series, and learn how about: Leveraging the Esri system Foundational components of the Utility Network Accurately modeling real-world assets Dynamic visualization Advanced editing and tracing You only need to register once to gain access to this three-part series. The topics, times, and dates for the webinars in this series are as follows: Spatially Enabling Campus Utility Data: Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PT) Network Management for Campuses with ArcGIS Utility Network: Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PT) Spatially Enabling Campus Public Safety: Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PT)   Register for the series >>   ... View more

The NCSS 101st Annual Conference will be held online from Monday-Sunday, November 15-21, 2021. Last year we delivered the hottest virtual conference of the season, and this year will be no different as we focus on Solidarity in Social Studies.   This year’s conference is designed with you in mind, based on what we have learned from hosting and attending virtual conferences. This is professional learning designed to fit your lifestyle. Our full week will provide you with the most engaging and comfortable environment to experience your best virtual event yet.   Experience more than 300+ hours of social studies content to increase your professional learning. Get the latest in social studies and law-related education. Learn from prominent keynote speakers. Explore the virtual exhibit hall highlighting the latest social studies products and services. Connect with others via virtual networking.   Get more event details and register >> ... View more

Join us for a webinar on September 28 for a look at geospatial tools for any learning space: home, outdoors, school, or virtual. The Esri Education Team has great suggestions to enhance any grade level or subject area with a geospatial perspective.   In this webinar, we'll cover: Free mapping software (ArcGIS Online, Storymaps, Survey123, and more) Entry-level, standards-based GeoInquiry activities for the class Tips and tricks for flexible instruction with digital maps Register now >>  ... View more

Join Thomas Jefferson University for their 9th Annual Geodesign Forum: Integrated Urban Analytics, Geospatial Technology and Climate Design. The event is virtual and takes place Friday, October 8, 2021 and will kick off with a morning master class / workshop demonstrating on the application of geospatial technologies in urban design for transformative, vibrant and equitable place-making.    The afternoon plenary session will feature international subject matter experts and thought leaders in urban design, geospatial technology, data analytics and performance modeling who will each give a short presentation followed by a lively panel discussion on new directions in urban design.    Learn more about the forum >>  ... View more

Campus utilities can leverage ArcGIS Solutions to quickly configure ArcGIS to manage electric, gas, sewer, stormwater, and water distribution data. ArcGIS Solutions adds new, prebuilt capabilities to existing implementations and gives campus utilities a system of record, a system of engagement, and a system of insight in a complete data model.   Join us for the first webinar Spatially Enabling Campus Utility Data of this three-part series on September 23 at 9:00 a.m. (PT) to learn how: GIS can be used as an authoritative record that can simplify editing, expand connectivity capabilities, and be scaled to any size. The integration of all types of data gives users access to the information they need for better collaboration and to support their digital transformation. Real-time business intelligence dashboards can provide insights and out-of-the-box analytics to uncover new data patterns and trends. You only need to register once to gain access to this three-part series.   ... View more