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Spatial data science solves problems by transforming data into useful information. It enriches traditional data science by incorporating spatial characteristics such as proximity, coincidence, and connectivity in creating models and making predictions. Spatial data science gives students unique skills and advantages that are in high demand in the workplace. If you're looking for spatial data science resources for teaching and research, visit this resource page as your first stop. This resource page for teaching and research will help equip you with the information you need to get started with the following: Various spatial data science tools Lessons in spatial data science for teaching Python libraries and scripting resources GeoAI and deep learning examples Spatial data science success stories in higher education Go to resource page >> https://go.esri.com/spatial-data-science-higher-ed  ... View more

Join us Friday, August 7, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) for the Higher Education Social Hour during the 2020 Education Summit. We’ll have virtual rooms where you can connect with your peers around specific topics (curriculum and learning resources, pedagogies for online learning, etc.) You can ask questions, share what has worked for you, and revitalize your connection with the GIS Education Community. Turn on your camera and connect with colleagues and friends! There will be four different social hour options to choose from which you can access via Zoom links in this blog (links coming soon!). Feel free to drop into any one of these during the virtual social hour: Best Practices for ArcGIS Administration [Link expired] Pedagogies for Virtual Classroom [Link expired] Curriculum and Learning Resources [Link expired] Campus Operations [Link expired] During the social hour there will be a moderator facilitating questions and attendees will have to option to openly chat with other. We encourage you to stop by so you can: Connect with peers Ask questions Chat with the education community Learn more about GIS in higher education We are excited to see you there (virtually). If you have not already registered for the 2020 Education Summit, you can register here. ... View more

From performance monitoring to facility management, from market analysis to territory planning, applying location information to problem solving helps business professionals make informed and competitive decisions. Esri location analytics tools empower your students to learn critical spatial-thinking skills, link theory and practice, and solve real-world problems by using business, demographic, and consumer data. How can faculty effectively teach principles and applications in location analytics? The Esri Education Team created this Location Analytics in Business Education web page for educators looking to incorporate location intelligence in their business coursework or curriculum. In this web page you'll learn: location analytics tools to use in your courses training sites to learn how to use these location analytics tools data resources to support your research links to curricula materials location analytics case studies and success stories If you have questions about incorporating location intelligence in your business courses, contact us at [email protected] or fill out the form in the Location Analytics in Business Education web page. ... View more

The recently published the E-book 5 Ways to Transform Urban Planning shows how location intelligence is used to transform how we plan and shape our future. ArcGIS Urban helps planners solve the modern design challenges by becoming more proactive and less reactive resulting in a more sustainable practice in urban planning. There are many opportunities to enrich the design methodology and process of your planning and urban courses and we're excited to show you how. Download the E-book to learn more about these 5 ways to transform urban planning: Encourage citizen engagement Incorporate data-driven design Reduce risk with digital twins Evaluate impact Accelerate policy making ... View more

Webinar recording: Enabling Remote Access to ArcGIS: Options for Higher Education With the coronavirus (COVID-19) causing colleges/universities to move classes online, educators are asking how to provide access to ArcGIS software for students working remotely. This webinar presents options for remote access, emphasizing both on-premises virtualization (e.g., Citrix, VMware) and Cloud virtualization (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Azure). Learn from your colleagues with experience supporting ArcGIS in virtual environments. Presenters include: Peter Knoop, University of Michigan Peter Wiringa, University of Minnesota Seth Peery, Virginia Tech Jim Detwiler, Pennsylvania State University Wendy Guan, Harvard University What: Enabling Remote Access to ArcGIS: Options for Higher Education Webinar When: Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm EDT / 11:00 am PDT View webinar recording. ... View more

We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Esri User Conference will offer university-level students full conference access at the discounted rate of $125! The Esri User Conference is the perfect opportunity to grow your peer network such as Esri Young Professionals Network, meet GIS professionals from numerous industries, and strengthen your own GIS skills through workshops and sessions. If you are unable to attend the entire week, consider the UC Student One Day Complimentary option. Esri UC is the world's largest GIS conference and will take place July 13-17, 2020 in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Center. The UC University Student rate gives you access to 5 days of expert-led workshops, over 1,000 sessions, various networking events, hands on training, and demonstrations on latest GIS technology. Follow the instructions below on how to register. Instructions for UC University Student registration: You’ll need an Esri Account. If you don’t have one, please create an Esri account here Go to the 2020 UC Registration page and click “Register Now” Sign in to your Esri Account Select if you are registering yourself or someone else Under the heading “Customer Information,” select “I don’t have a customer number” Select that you are an Attendee Select that you are attending UC, click Next Select UC University Student rate for $125, click Next Complete the required fields on the Personal Info page and click Review & Pay Enter payment details. Payment by credit card or check is required prior to UC –no cash will be accepted onsite Review the policy regarding personal information and check the box under the Notes field, if you consent Review the cancellation policy and check the box, if you agree Click Submit Your registration has been submitted and is pending review You will receive an automated email with a link to book your hotel room at the conference rate. You will book your hotel online using this link provided in the automatic email. Each attendee has a personalized link, therefore, only one hotel reservation can be made per link. For hotel questions, please contact the Esri Housing Bureau. We can't wait to see you there! ... View more

There is still time to submit your presentation abstract for the 2020 Education Summit @ Esri UC, but the deadline is drawing near! Submissions will close on January 10, 2020. We are seeking presentations from GIS users with all levels of expertise, about projects of all sizes. If you used GIS to solve a problem in your community, we want to know! User presentations are essential to the mission of the Education Summit @ Esri UC. It's our goal to inspire the education community by showcasing how GIS can benefit you, your students, and your institution—and there are few things more inspiring than seeing how your peers confront real-world problems with accessible GIS solutions.  Submit your abstract here before the deadline and join us at the 2020 Summit, scheduled for July 11-14, 2020 in San Diego, California. ... View more

Your Quick Start Guide for Getting the Most Out of the Education Summit If you have never attended Education Summit at Esri User Conference, here are a 6 tips to make your conference experience productive, rewarding, and fun. Meet new people. The best thing about any conference is meeting new people with different experiences and different ideas. Make it a point to introduce yourself to one new person in each session you attend. Here are some great opportunities to meet and network with others: Education Summit Plenary (7/6, 10 a.m.) Welcome Reception (7/6, 5 p.m.) Special Interest Groups (SIG) UC Plenary (7/8, 8:30 a.m.) Academic GIS Fair (7/8, 4 p.m.) Map Gallery Opening and Evening Reception (7/8, 4 p.m.) UC Expo (7/9, 9 a.m - 6 p.m) Science Symposium (7/9, 4 p.m.) Plan your 30-second "elevator pitch”. Be able to introduce yourself and say what interests you in half a minute. Include an intriguing fun fact. And be sure to ask others what interests them. Think big thoughts. This year’s conference theme is “Digital Transformation”. Explore a vision of how gaming could transform education by reading Junana. Attend the Education Summit Plenary where author Bruce Caron will discuss how close we are to achieving that vision.  Sharpen your skills. Training opportunities abound with workshops and the Hands-On Learning Lab. Here are some suggested workshops to help sharpen your skills: Modern GIS Practices in Your Curriculum Getting Hands-On with ArcGIS Pro Spatial Data Mining Teaching with Story Maps Esri Technical Certification and Education Program Alignment: A How to for Modern University Programs Teaching and Learning with the Living Atlas of the World And so much more! View online agenda. Get the Esri Events mobile app. Figure out which sessions you’d like to attend and add them to your calendar using the Esri Events mobile app (available for iOS and Android). Many of the workshops fill up fast, so arrive early! Expand your comfort zone. Experience and learn about something outside of your usual area of interest by attending a session on an unfamiliar topic. Start planning your trip by viewing the online agenda! Esri Education Summit | San Diego, California | July 6-9, 2019 ... View more