The AGIC Symposium is coming up fast. Plan to be at the Prescott Resort in beautiful Prescott, AZ from August 26-29 to network with and learn from other GIS Professionals and Vendors from across the state. Important dates to remember:
*May 23: Abstract submissions due. Submittal form.
*July 18: Scholarship applications due. Includes the Tony Gonzales and Women in GIS Scholarships.
*July 28: Last day for early bird registration
*Sponsorship sign-up now open.
*August 4: Last day for group room block at Prescott Resort.
Check the AGIC Symposium website for more details. Follow us on the AGIC-L Listserv or on social media to hear further announcements.
Violence, whether it is focused on individuals such as crime or at larger scales such as war, seems to be almost inevitable in our world. However, researchers are asking if it can be prevented and if geospatial big data techniques, including machine learning methods, could potentially be used to prevent violence from going out of control. A recent World Economic Form blog has highlighted varied efforts that attempt to mitigate violence at different scales, with geospatial data often a core feature of different methods discussed in these tools.