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Esri News for Education

Fall 2012

Esri News for Education, published twice a year, provides the GIS education community with pathways to insightful stories and information.

GIS: A Technology That's Motivating Students in Academic Studies


Dominique Evans-Bye


Dominique Evans-Bye explains her efforts to implement GIS into her Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school classes.
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ArcWatch, July 2012

Optimizing New York City's School Bus Contract Bidding Process

To facilitate a new transportation contract bidding process, the New York City (NYC) Department of Energy (DOE) created a web-based mapping system allowing potential bidders to see relevant data.
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ArcNews, Spring 2012

Using GIS to Steward Educational Campuses and Facilities

George Dailey, Esri Education Program Manager, examines the role of GIS in educational facilities.
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Smart Maps Made Easy with ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online provides easy, low cost access to powerful GIS capabilities for educators and students to make and share maps and applications.
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Advancing STEM Education with GIS

Tom Baker, Esri Education Manager, discusses the implementation of GIS in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curricula. Read More »

Preserving History in a Digital World

Stanford University's Julie Sweetkind-Singer discusses the importance and impact of long-term geospatial data storage.
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Campus Technology, October 2012

Esri Young Scholars Award Winners Honored at International User Conference

This new program recognizes the exemplary work of current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in geospatial science disciplines at international universities.
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ArcNews, Fall 2012

In New Zealand, Earth Science Students Map Geologic Features

Learning how to capture geologic data in the field is a crucial aspect of geology training for these students. New tools are available to them for mapping and interpreting surface and subsurface geologic formations.
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ArcNews, Spring 2011

Students Present Geospatial Semester Projects

Washington Lee High School students present their Geospatial Semester projects at the 2012 Esri International User Conference.
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2012 Esri International User Conference

Promoting the Trail from the Ground Up

4-H Club members in Tennessee create a map and brochure to highlight the section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through their county.
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A.T. Journeys, May-June, 2012

Climate Change and Africa

A collaborative research program at the University of Texas is using GIS to better learn how climate change, conflict, and humanitarian aid intersect to impact vulnerable populations in Africa.
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ArcUser, Summer 2012

Entering a New Era in GIS Education

Rather than traditional presentations, the 12th annual Esri Education GIS Conference began with facilitated conversations to discuss topics of strategic importance to the education community.
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ArcUser, Fall 2012

Talking about the Future of GIS Education

The GIS Education Community Advisory Board was introduced at the recent Esri Education GIS Conference. The board will help the Esri education team align its strategic goals with education needs.
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ArcUser, Fall 2012

Strengthening the GIS Profession

David DiBiase, Esri Director of Education Industry Solutions, discusses the challenges and responsibilities of the GIS professional.
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ArcNews, Summer 2012

Will Breadfruit Solve the World Hunger Crisis?

The Breadfruit Institute, within the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden, is a major center for the breadfruit tree's conservation and research.
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ArcNews, Summer 2012