Caitlin Dempsey
Caitlin Dempsey has been the editor of GIS Lounge (http://gislounge.com) since 2001. Prior to that, she was the GIS Guide at About.com. More about Caitlin Dempsey and GIS Lounge on this page: http://gislounge.com/about-this-site/
Caitlin Dempsey's Latest Posts
Using GPS to Turn a Hill into a Mountain
Graham Jackson and John Barnard, along with Myrddyn Phillips, are hillwalkers who use GPS equipment to re-measure hills designated by the Ordnance Survey to be just under the 2,000 foot minimum to be classified as a mountain.
GIS User Groups
GIS user groups are a great way to network with other GIS professionals on a local level. GIS user groups commonly are organized at the regional level.
Atlas of Design
Do you love beautiful maps? The Atlas of Design has been reprinted and is now available for purchase from the North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS).
Learn GIS for Free
There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions. Learn GIS on your own or supplement your existing geospatial education with these free resources.
GIS Capability Maturity Model Open for Comments
URISA has opened up its draft document, “GIS Capability Maturity Model” for public review from April 23 to May 31, 2013.