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Geography Awareness Week 2009!

Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has worked to build and spread geographic knowledge. Geography Awareness Week began in 1987 as a celebration of the importance of geography in our lives. Every year, National Geographic creates a set of activities Read More...
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 12:33 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

ArcGIS Explorer Blog: Show us your geography and GIS!

Next week starts Geography Awareness Week . And next Wednesday, November 18, is GIS Day . So we'd like you to show us your geography and GIS! Learn more at the ArcGIS Explorer Blog . We're ready to highlight your geographic and GIS activities using ArcGIS Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:00 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

2010 ESRI Education User Conference - Call for Presentations Nov 13

Whatever your field, position, or GIS experience, be part of the knowledge-sharing and submit an abstract for possible presentation at the event. Communicate with your peers about your successes and inspiring student projects, teaching resources, and Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:47 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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Share your triumphs and technical talents at EdUC 2010

The ESRI Education User Conference (EdUC) proposal deadline has been extended to November 13, 2009. Peer-to-peer presentations about GIS in education are at the heart of the EdUC – share your experience and wisdom with your colleagues by presenting a Read More...
Posted Thursday, October 15, 2009 3:16 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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AAG Community College Travel Support for Students

Students currently enrolled at US community colleges are eligible to apply for an Award consisting of: 1) AAG Conference Registration to AAG meeting in Washington, DC 2) One year AAG membership 3) Travel expenses stipend to help cover costs - up to $500 Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:23 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

Earth Science Week 2009

October 11-17 is Earth Science Week ("ESW"), organized by the American Geological Institute . The purpose is to encourage people to learn about the natural world and examine the geosciences. This year, particular attention is being given to climate. ESRI Read More...
Posted Monday, October 12, 2009 8:16 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

GIS, Geography Education, and the NCGE

Teaching with GIS fits well in many disciplines, but one of its “homes” is in geography education. One might argue that for a geography educator not to use maps is like a chemistry teacher not using the periodic table. And the spatial analysis possible Read More...
Posted Monday, September 28, 2009 2:02 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

NCGE 2009 National Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award, Stuart Ritchie

Congratulations to the National Council of Geographic Education Winner of the 2009 National Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award, Stuart Ritchie of Denver Public Schools Denver Public School’s Montbello High School Geography teacher Stuart Ritchie Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:11 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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Alaska School District Implements ESRI GIS Site License

Plans Include Geomentoring by Local Agencies and Visiting Scientists Redlands, California—The North Slope Borough (NSB) in Alaska has used ESRI's geographic information system (GIS) software for more than 30 years. Recognizing the potential of the technology Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:52 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

Funding to Attend the NW User Conference

The National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence (GeoTech Center), funded by the National Science Foundation, is supporting development of geospatial programs at two year colleges. As part of this effort, we are encouraging two year faculty to Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:42 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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Seek or Be a GeoMentor

Looking for someone to help you do more powerful geographic analyses? Willing to help someone discover why maps are cool? Both communities can find opportunities at the GeoMentor website, geomentor.org . The GeoMentor Program is an effort to help formal Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 3:44 AM by tbaker | 1 Comments
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Follow ESRI Education News on Twitter

Many of the ESRI Education Team is now Twittering - to pass on regular news regarding what is happening "on campus" at ESRI in Redlands, as well as some of the things we are hearing around the world regarding the GIS education community. Some Tweets will Read More...
Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:47 AM by tbaker | 3 Comments

Join the ESRI Education Community Group on ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online Sharing is a new Web-based repository through which ArcGIS users can easily search and share GIS data, maps, layers, and tools. ArcGIS Online Sharing is currently in public beta and available to anyone with an ESRI Global Account . You can Read More...
Posted Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:13 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

National Council for Geographic Education Wins Special Achievement Award in GIS

The National Council for Geographic Education received a Special Achievement in GIS Award on 15 July 2009 at the annual ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California. The NCGE received this honor for its vision, leadership, and innovative Read More...
Posted Friday, August 07, 2009 2:45 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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ESRI User Conference Videos

A host of ESRI User Conference videos is now available online - including videos from the Plenary Session, Keynote Speakers, Technical Sessions, and much more. Be sure to catch the "GIS in Education" video, located within the Plenary Session videos! Read More...
Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 10:05 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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