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Directions Magazine has insights on location ready where you are – always online – always mobile ready. Through our articles, webinars, and social media, we engage our audience with information about the latest developments and inspire them to solve global challenges with geospatial technology.
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Today's podcast welcomes Xan Fredericks with Josh Nimetz and Cindy Thatcher to discuss the latest in LiDAR.
Today's podcast welcomes Xan Fredericks and Dr. Jason Stoker to discuss the latest in LiDAR.
Today's podcast welcomes Judy Colby-George and Kevin Volz to discuss their work in landscape architecture and geodesign.
This year, URISA's Professional Education Committee is organizing a series of discussions on the New and Now-How did geospatial technology started?, Where is it now?, and what are some current focus areas or points of interest.Today's return guest, Chris Dunn joins us to discuss geofencing warrants.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Dr. Alex Philp, Senior Principal Scientist, climate science and policy at the MITRE not-for-profit corporation.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Jenna Leveille, Deputy State Cartographer for the State of Arizona, and President of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC).
In this edition, we chat with Jesus Delgado on his experiences with data management as a professional and instructor. He also shares his insights on communication and language translations within the software and data.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Anita Palmer, co-founder of GISetc, educator, consultant, and champion of teaching and learning through GIS. Learn about her work with students, with faculty, with Esri, National Geographic, and other organizations, her journey, and her career and life guidance.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Harold Schuch, owner of and consultant with GeoCounsel, Inc. Learn about Harold’s work, his journey, and his vision for the future.
In this edition, we chat with Dr. Shannon H. White, faculty at William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She has more than 20 years experience working with students at all levels and has practical advice and templates to maintain good data habits. She shares her experiences, good and bad with us and inspires us to practice good data management.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Letisha and Garet Couch, founders of TribalGIS.com. This, the National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center, is a non-profit organization with an objective to provide assistance to Native American tribal governments and Native American organizations regarding geographic information technology. Dr. Kerski shares, "I have known and have worked with Letisha and Garet for nearly 20 years and respect their longstanding dedication to helping both novice and experienced GIS users. Their work is helping people who are responsible for stewardship of lands, resources, and people’s health and well-being make wise decisions. Their story is visionary for those listening to the podcast—and for people to share with others.” Learn more at Tribal GIS: https://tribalgis.com/
Directions Magazine has been privileged to work with some great organizations. Welcome to another edition of the DirectionsMag/URISA Podcast Series! This year, URISA's Professional Education Committee is organizing a series of discussions on the topic of data organization and management from different perspectives. Whether we work with large occasional projects or daily transactions, organization is a key part of the hardware, software, people, data, network, and procedures of our geographic information systems. In this edition, we chat with Sarah Klaas and Jeremiah Grief of the United States Geological Survey's elevation operations section and how they organize their projects and files.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Dr. Sarah Bednarz, Professor Emerita, long-time champion of research and practice in geospatial technology in education. Learn about her work, her journey, and her current initiatives. Dr. Kerski shares, "When I started my doctoral work in GIS in education, Dr. Bednarz was one of the first people I connected with as she had already blazed trails I was interested in pursuing. I have had the great pleasure of working with her and I admired her ever since. She has had enormous impact on my career and that of countless educators, students, researchers, geo-GIS-enviro practitioners, and many others. In particular because she has had interest and been effective in both the K-12 and university educational spaces, I believe her story is a fascinating one for those listening to the podcast—and for people to share with others.
This episode of GeoInspirations features James Rattling Leaf. Learn about James’ work, journey, and his vision for the future. Dr. Kerski shares, "I met James nearly 20 years ago in conjunction with work he and I were doing supporting GIS at tribal colleges and universities. I greatly admire James’ vision of bringing indigenous people and society as a whole together through science, mapping, education, and a shared purpose. Prepare to be inspired: I believe James’ story and the key roles he is involved in across multiple sectors of society is an important story for our time and for all time.”
This episode of GeoInspirations features Sona Guliyeva, a remote sensing professional for the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azercosmos, and a doctoral student in remote sensing.
In this edition, we had a chat with Chris Dunn, Esq. of GeoVelo about his experiences as a geospatial expert witness.
This episode of GeoInspirations features Eva Reid, GIS professional for Washington DC and independent GIS consultant and mentor: Learn about her work, her journey, and her vision for the future.
This edition features Andres Abeyta, Founder and Executive Director of Bootcamp GIS, his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future. Dr. Kerski shares, "I’ve known Andres for a long time, and have great respect his trailblazing in the world of geospatial education. His courses and focus is squarely on the future of the industry. I also believe his role in his GIS consultancy is fascinating one for those listening to the podcast to consider as a pathway.”
This edition features Kendis Scharenbroich. Her journey into her leadership role at Pro-West is one of courage, tenacity, and taking risks.
This edition features David Hansen, CEO of GeoJobe--his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future.




