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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

There are a slew of satellite imagery options, each offering a range of bands which can be used to measure soil, water, vegetation, and more. Remote sensing technology, utilized by satellites and airborne sensors, captures images of the Earth in multiple wavelengths of light. Using remote sensing of satellite imagery, scientists and researchers identify and classify materials on the Earth’s surface or in the atmosphere by analyzing how these materials interact with light.

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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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Deb Haaland Confronts the History of the Federal Agency She Leads

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 9:26am

As the first Native American Cabinet member, the Secretary of the Interior has made it part of her job to address the travesties of the past.

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