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Open Data Panel Discussion – Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

July 23, 2014

The MSGIC Quarterly meeting in Prince Frederick, Maryland held a panel discussion this morning related to Open Data in the Geospatial Community. Use this blog to continue the discussion outside of the meeting by posting your ideas, comments, or anything related to Open Data! What is Open Data? Open Data is not a new concept in Maryland. Early initiatives applied the concept of data sharing amongst participating organizations and across governmental boundaries. Newer initiatives aimed to centralize and provide ready…

Some thoughts on Maryland GIS

May 8, 2014

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Stepping Down At the Spring Quarterly Meeting I announced that I was stepping down as Chair of MSGIC. I have accepted an employment offer in Charlotte, NC and started Monday April, 28. While I am excited about the new adventure I also will miss the day-to-day contacts with the GIS professionals in Maryland. It has been my good fortune to meet and work with some very talented, smart and passionate people. MSGIC is fortunate that it has a strong leadership…

On the Maryland Map: Getting to Know Roger Barlow

February 26, 2014

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As I have been working in the GIS field for over 10 years in Maryland, I have met some interesting, talented, intelligent, and motivating GIS colleagues along the way. Hopefully this reinvigorated blog series will share with you some exciting tidbits of information from each person who has touched my career in some way. Here are some fun facts about Roger! Quick Facts about Roger Barlow Physical Scientist (Geospatial Liaison) at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Born in Beloit, Wisconsin,…

Reminder to Register Early for TUgis and Save!

February 6, 2014

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If you register early for TUgis you will receive a discount! The first deadline ends tomorrow (2/7)! By 2/7/14: $60 Between 2/8/14- 3/15/14: $80 After 3/15/14: $100 Registration for the conference is done online via Eventbrite. There are two ways to submit payment – online using a credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa) OR you can request an invoice and pay by check. You will receive a receipt for your purchase after you complete your registration. Check out…

Winter Quarterly Meeting

January 13, 2014

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The winter Quarterly meeting is this Wednesday (January 15, 2014) at Coppin State University starting at 9:00 am. Michael Baker Corporation is providing the light breakfast starting at 8:30 am. The agenda and meeting details are posted on the MSGIC site. There is a charge for parking in the lot (Lot C) next to the meeting facility. MSGIC will pick up the parking fee if you use Lot C. Please consider parking on the streets surrounding the facility and carpooling…