As a former geography teacher and self-proclaimed GIS nerd, I’m thrilled to proclaim today as Geographic Information Systems Day. Here in Minnesota, we are using GIS to make state government more effective - whether we’re replacing lead pipes or expanding homeownership. Show more
I’ve been saying this, and i know it sounds strange, but I’ve covered wars for over a decade - The violence perpetrated by Hamas is appalling, but it doesn’t completely shock me. What has shocked me is the denialism, approval and justification I’ve seen around the west. Show more Quote Alona Ferber @paperdispatch · 2h Denialism over what Hamas did on 7th October persists, despite available evidence and Israel’s PR campaign of grisly footage of the atrocities. I wrote about this, and the chill of seeing so much disbelief for Show more
Happy GIS Day from all of us at Esri! Today, we celebrate you, GIS professionals, and the important work you do each day. Show us and tell us how you're celebrating today in the comments below. Show more
Come to Cook County GIS Day for the maps, stay for the Cook County cookies #GISDay2023 Cook County Government and Cook County Bureau of Technology (BoT)
Now that's a visualization of Detroit I have never seen. Stunning work by Joanne Coutts, who walked/biked the creeks in Waawiyatanong in order to map them. #GISDay https://joannecouttsmaps.com
Teaching about deforestation or urban growth? Try the new National Geographic MapMaker Wayback Imagery map that allows you to see change over time. Use the swipe tool to reveal how the landscape has changed since 2014 Show more GIF
Governor Healey has proclaimed today - November 15, 2023 - as GIS Day in the Commonwealth. GIS Day is a global recognition of the importance of location, geography, and GIS technology.
Good morning and happy #GISDay2023 everyone!!! #GISday
— Dr. Dawn Wright + @deepseadawn.bsky.social 🇺🇦 (@deepseadawn) November 15, 2023
National GIS Day is a special occasion to celebrate the impact of Geographic Information Systems technology and its diverse applications. USFWS uses GIS technology daily for conservation. of the Bighead and Silver Carp Environmental DNA monitoring computer dashboard by USFWS. Show more ALT
GIS Day seeks to promote Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. This day aims to facilitate the use of geographical systems to help society better understand and address issues such as climate change, transportation planning, and population and demographic data.