Latest Contributions by RosemaryBoone

Join us at the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) networking reception. This is an exciting opportunity to network, collaborate, and build lasting connections with fellow students and young professionals in the GIS community.   When: 3/25/2025 from 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Where: 42 Degrees North, Level 3, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center NOTE** You must be registered for the AAG Conference in order to attend.    Get Event Details >>    ... View more

Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies. It was created as a response to the changing needs of built world and geospatial professionals, and to acknowledge the convergence of technology taking place currently. New technological innovations, the need for remote workflows, and hardware breakthroughs are redefining expectations across teams, organizations, and entire industries. Geo Week is at the center of it all.   When: February 10-12, 2025 Where: Denver, Colorado   Get event details >>      ... View more

  Managing facilities and college and university campuses can be a complex undertaking, requiring a multitude of tools to streamline operations, analyze data, and make informed decisions.   ArcGIS Solutions offers a comprehensive collection of industry-specific configurations designed to align with your organization's needs, transform how you use ArcGIS, and maximize your investment in location-based data and technology. These solutions leverage your authoritative data to improve operations, provide new insights, and enhance services.  ArcGIS Solutions is especially valuable for teams that manage university campuses as they offer specific solutions to unique challenges such as tree management, underground utility mapping, and the delivery of GIS services across campus.  By filtering the "Facilities" category on the ArcGIS Solutions homepage, you can browse a variety of ready-to-use maps and workflows that are specific to meeting the needs of university campuses.   Below are specific ArcGIS Solutions commonly used for university campuses and facilities. These solutions are meant to empower facilities management teams to collect data, manage infrastructure, and respond to emergencies more efficiently, creating smarter and safer environments for students, staff, and visitors.     Vegetation Management – Campus Trees   The Tree Management solution is one of the leading solutions downloaded by education institutions.   Tree Management can be used to create an inventory of publicly owned trees, streamline inspection and maintenance activities, understand conditions, cultivate a volunteer workforce, and inform the public.  The Tree Management solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you inventory publicly owned trees, conduct routine inspection and maintenance assignments, understand tree conditions, engage volunteers, and inform the public.    Collecting Information and Data on Campus   Effective decision-making begins with accurate data collection, and ArcGIS Solutions provides tools to simplify this process using these solutions.  GIS Request Management  The GIS Request Management solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you solicit requests for service, manage the delivery of GIS services, and promote the value of GIS to internal stakeholders.    Citizen Problem Reporter Collection information/data  Citizen Problem Reporter can be used to solicit non-emergency requests (for example, blight, graffiti, trash, potholes, clogged drains, and flooding) from the general public. The Citizen Problem Reporter solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you solicit requests from the public, manage the response to each request, solicit feedback from the public after addressing a request, and monitor the resolution of service requests and non-emergency reports in a community.    Maintaining Campus Roads   Campus infrastructure, including roadways and signage, plays a vital role in daily operations. Here are specific solutions that provide tools for inventorying and maintaining campus roads, ensuring they remain safe and navigable. Roadway Management Roadway Management can be used to inventory public roads and their characteristics, conduct routine pavement condition assessments, and streamline inspection and maintenance activities. The Roadway Management solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you inventory public roads and their characteristics, conduct routine pavement condition assessments, and streamline inspection and maintenance activities.   Road Closures   Road Closures can be used to maintain an inventory of road closures and communicate closures and detours to travelers. The Road Closures solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you inventory road closures and related detours, communicate closures and detours with the public, and share authoritative closure information with consumer mapping applications.    Sign Management  Sign Management can be used to collect roadway signs and poles, streamline inspection and maintenance activities, and understand asset conditions. The Sign Management solution delivers a set of capabilities that help state and local governments collect roadway signs and poles, conduct routine inspection and maintenance assignments, and understand asset conditions.    Responding to Emergencies   When emergencies strike, quick assessment and response are critical. Here are solutions to enable facilities teams to evaluate damage after an event, prioritize repairs, and restore operations quickly and effectively.  Damage Assessment  Damage Assessment can be used to conduct initial damage assessments after a natural disaster or catastrophic incident. The Damage Assessment solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you collect damage reports, assign initial damage assessments, monitor the impact of a disaster on the community, brief internal stakeholders, and share information with the public.  The ArcGIS Solutions website offers a wealth of resources for university facilities teams. I encourage you to filter by topics such as "Facilities" or “Public Safety” so you can find the tools and workflows that best suit your campus needs. If you are in need of an ArcGIS solution for your campus not mentioned above, comment below and our team will connect with you. ... View more

Come celebrate 10 years of the Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) by joining us for a dynamic lightning talk that showcases the innovative work of the community. Experience inspiring presentations from emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to the field, demonstrating creativity, resilience, and impact. Celebrate their achievements and discover how the next generation is shaping the future of GIS!   When: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM EST Where: Room 102 B | WEWCC   Get session details >> ... View more

Join Esri's Young Professionals Network (YPN) for an insightful panel discussion, where veterans and industry experts share their unique journeys into the GIS field. From military service to civilian roles, from other careers to GIS, and from one part of GIS to another, panelists will offer personal anecdotes and practical advice on overcoming challenges and applying skills in this dynamic field. Whether you are a young professional, active military, or a veteran, be empowered with the knowledge and confidence to navigate your own career transition.   When: Monday, Feb 24, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST Where: Room 203 AB | WEWCC   IMPORTANT*** You must be registered for the Federal GIS Conference to attend this session.   Get session details >>  ... View more

  As GIS capabilities and applications evolve, what knowledge and skills should GIS education include? This presentation defines the core concepts of modern GIS that educators, aspiring GIS professionals, and seasoned practitioners should understand. Learn how core concepts such as cartography have evolved and explore new concepts such as mobile workflows that have emerged with advances in Web GIS. Discover the resources that are available for developing one's own technical expertise or for updating your courses and curriculum.   When: Monday, Feb 24, 2025 @ 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM EST Where: Room 209 C | WEWCC   IMPORTANT*** You must be registered for the Federal GIS Conference to attend this session.   Get session details >> ... View more

Connect with Your Peers and Grow Your Network at the YPN Social @ FedGIS   Join us at the Esri Young Professionals Social for an exciting opportunity to network, collaborate, and build lasting connections with fellow students and young professionals in the GIS community!   When: Monday, Feb 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST Where: L Street Bridge, 2nd Level, WEWCC   IMPORTANT*** You must be registered for the Federal GIS Conference in order to attend.   Add to your schedule >>   ... View more

Join us at the GeoConnect Career Fair @ FedGIS   Students, recent graduates and geospatial professionals are invited to attend the GeoConnect Career Fair to connect with U.S. government and related organizations that are actively hiring for full time positions. Be prepared to bring your resume, cover letter, and speak to your GIS skills and abilities.   When: Monday, Feb 24, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST / (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST) Where: L Street Bridge, 2nd Level, WEWCC   IMPORTANT*** You must be registered for the Federal GIS Conference in order to attend.   Add to your schedule >>   ... View more

Join us for "Internship, Innovation & the Marvels of Geospatial Careers" on January 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST. ​Hosted by EDGE Geospatial and Geo Marvel, this virtual event will showcase Geomarvel’s latest updates, including their internship program, upcoming webinars, and new innovations. Students will have the chance to connect directly with an employer and explore opportunities to secure paid internships for the summer. ​The event will be streamed live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in the geospatial field!   Register for the webinar >>   ... View more