2025 AGIC Symposium Call For Papers

The call for papers for the 2025 AGIC Education and Training Symposium is now open.  Please submit your abstracts to the Abstract Submission form no later than May 23, 2025.  

The AGIC Symposium is scheduled for August 26-29 and will be held at the Prescott Resort in Prescott, AZ.  Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.

 

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Landsat is the Longest Running Earth Imagery Program

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:31pm

With satellites in orbit since 1972, the Landsat program is the longest running Earth observation program.

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Teaching GIS to Kids to Help Them Learn Spatial Skills

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:33am

Have you ever wanted your child to understand what it is you do all day long? It’s difficult enough to explain to an adult layperson what the field of Geographic Information Systems is; knowing where to start explaining GIS to kids can be even harder. That said, GIS is a fascinating field that can be both educational and enjoyable for kids.

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This Tools Helps You Figure Out Which Satellite Bands to Use for Remote Sensing

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:32am

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How the 10X Region Can Prepare for Climate Migration with Abrahm Lustgarten

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:30am

The Ten Across geography reveals many aspects of the entire nation’s future, particularly the ways climate change will reshape where we choose to live and why. This southernmost tier of the country is a natural focus for examinations of climate trendlines and the tipping points for human habitability.

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Decades of Historic Data Finished

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 9:29am

Accurate geospatial data on surface water and drainage is crucial for planning, engineering, and daily operational activities for every county in every state. Nevertheless, Ohio has coped for decades without a full set of timely, comprehensive geospatial surface water and drainage data.

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