The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team recently launched three formal research experiments on crowdsourced damage assessment and is seeking volunteers interested in participating.
Caitlin Dempsey
GIS Software
Dress Up Your QGIS Install With this Whimsical Plugin
The QGIS hats plugin is a bit of fun that accomplishes no other purpose than to add a hat to the QGIS icon.
GIS Learning
These Two ArcGIS Books are Free from Esri
Esri offers two ArcGIS books for free: The ArcGIS Book: 10 Big Ideas about Applying The Science of Where and the Instructional Guide for The ArcGIS Imagery Book.
GIS Software
Installing QGIS on the Mac
QGIS is an open source GIS software package that can be freely downloaded. Find step-by-step instructions on how to install QGIS on a Mac.
GIS Industry
Be Aware of the Proposed Geospatial Data Act (GDA) of 2017
The Geospatial Data Act (GDA) of 2017 is being reintroduced in Congress. Passage of this bill would have a severe impact on the GIS industry.
GIS Industry
Global GIS Industry Continues to Grow
The latest, a May 2017 report from P&S Market Research, has determined that the global GIS industry will continue to grow.
GIS Industry
‘SpaceDataHighway’ Delivers Satellite Data in Minutes
A new data delivery system is being tested that will allow the download of data via lasers from satellites within minutes.
GIS Learning
GIS MOOC and Training List
Listed on this page is a roundup of GIS courses, training, and workshops that are currently available.
GIS Data
Where to Find GIS Data for Historical Country Boundaries
Finding historical GIS data can be hard to find. Listed here are available sites that offer historical country data in GIS file formats for download.
GIS Learning
This Day in GIS: May 25
Listed here are significant events in GIS and other geospatial technologies that happened on May 25 such as the start of Google’s StreetView Program.
GIS Learning
GIS Programs
Searchable GIS program directory. Search for GIS certificate programs offered either online or in classroom.
GIS Career and Jobs
Building a GIS Career
The use of geospatial technologies is increasingly being used in a variety of fields. GIS is being used in many different industries and the skills required to be a successful GIS professional have evolved over the years. Below are recommendations on building a strong background in preparation for a career in GIS based on what the majority of employers are looking for. However, keep in mind you will find a wide variety of work and educational backgrounds among those working in GIS jobs.