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MSGIC and TUgis are teaming up to offer students/emerging professionals the opportunity to meet GIS veterans from different industries at two different dates and locations. Throughout this interactive workshop, students will learn about the different career paths in the field, gain skills to help them succeed, and have an opportunity to learn some networking takeaways, all while interacting with professionals. Dinner will be provided and parking is free. Space is limited, so register today! Locations & Times April 4, 2019,…

Personal Kanban Webinar – February 21, 2019

March 11, 2019

We held our first peer to peer exchange webinar on Thursday, February 21, 2019 on the topic of using Kanban techniques for time management. Tim Nolan, Applications Manager for Collin County, TX, shared with us his insights on using Kanban for time management. We were introduced to Tim by Shawn Wampler (City of Annapolis) who saw Tim present at the URISA GIS Pro Conference last fall. Here are some tips and links that Tim shared with us: Evils of Multi-tasking…

2019 Maryland Student Mapping Competition

February 14, 2019

Written by Ryan Mello, ESRGC Attention Students, Teachers, Parents, and Mapping Enthusiasts, Do you know a student in grades 4-12 that likes making maps or winning prize money? If so, they should enter the 2019 Maryland Student Mapping Competition. Step 1: Register your school (open to public, private, charter and home schools) before March 14th, 2019. (Sign up here) Step 2: Create a project using ArcGIS Online (free software and training available) that uses Maryland data (mentors all over the…

Esri Federal GIS Conference – Federal Employees

January 25, 2019

For our Federal government MSGIC employees registered to attend the Esri Fed GIS conference on January 29th and 30th: Esri’s Federal GIS Conference brings together individuals from across government agencies to share best practices and learn something new. We know that a few of our users may not be able to attend in their official capacity. We will transfer registration from an organization to a private citizen for any of our attendees upon their request. When attendees arrive to pick…

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Information Exchange Forum

December 17, 2018

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A large yellow quad-copter sat as a centerpiece on one of several dozen tables in the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia. Throughout the room, GIS and survey professionals talked amongst themselves comparing technology, successes, and even the occasional embarrassing mistake. Procurement experts and government planners connected and talked about the challenges of expanding their operations. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) hosted the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Information Exchange Forum on Tuesday, December 4. This event was the culmination…

GIS Day at the ESRGC

December 15, 2018

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are systems designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial data. The world-wide GIS Community celebrates all things geospatial on GIS Day held annually in mid-November. GIS Day began almost 20 years ago as a way to share what the study of Geography and GIS with students. It has grown into an international day for showing off fun maps and projects to students and the public alike. The Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC)…

Available for Public Review and Comment: NENA Information Document for GIS Data Stewardship for Next Generation 9-1-1

November 30, 2018

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NENA Information Document for GIS Data Stewardship for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9 1 1) NENA‑INF‑028.1‑201Y (DRAFT) is available for Public Review and Comment. This document will assist Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) staff in understanding and adopting best practices related to managing specific GIS datasets in support of Next Generation 9 1 1 (NG9 11) deployments. You may both download this document for review and submit your comments here. All comments are due by midnight Eastern on December 31,…

State Geospatial Policy Organization Lauds “Geospatial Data Act” Language Included in FAA Reauthorization Bill

October 6, 2018

Stephanie George

News

By Bronwyn Walls | October 3, 2018 | Duluth, MN Participants at the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Annual Conference cheered at the news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill passed the Senate this morning. The legislation contains provisions critical to building the national spatial data infrastructure by establishing a clear vision, assigning responsibility, providing authority and ensuring oversight of federal activities by Congress. The bill includes language previously winding its way through both houses as a standalone bill…

LiDAR Acquisition Update: Ellicott City and Howard County

September 9, 2018

Stephanie George

Data, Elevation, News