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From Columbia to the Esri User Conference
Diana Beltrán shares her journey, from presenting at the Education Summit to applying for the Student Assistantship program and beyond.
Articles
Browse these articles, blogs, and case studies to learn how other students are using GIS in their academic studies, projects, and plans for their future careers.
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5 Ways to Grow Your GIS Career with Esri Training
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Discover five ways young professionals can advance their GIS careers and stand out from the crowd with Esri Training.Read the blog -
Hard Work Always Pays Off: My GIS Journey
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Explore tips to help GIS students or beginners develop their technical and soft skills while exploring different GIS career paths.Read the blog -
Networking tips for attending conferences
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Explore networking tips compiled by Esri YPN members and the URISA Vanguard Cabinet to get the most out of attending a conference.Read the blog -
How to make your job application stand out
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Zak Etem applied to Esri 64 times before getting hired. Read about his journey and the seven lessons he learned along the way.Read the blog -
GIS career advancement options
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Whether you’re new to the field or not, there are many opportunities to advance and expand your skill set and grow your career.Read the blog -
How to advocate for yourself
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Learn how to shape your career by advocating for yourself, building your network, and collaborating with others.Read the blog -
Blended degree prepares students for the workforce
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The GIS and computer science bachelor's degree at the University of North Texas meets industry trends and prepares students for agile job roles.Read the story -
Teaching and research – Shifting to modern GIS
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GIS education must keep pace with changes in GIS technology and industry. Learn what educators can do to update curriculum to focus on Web GIS.Read the blog -
Q&A: GIS skills to focus on
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Recent graduates talk about skills and technologies you should focus on when studying for a GIS-related career.Read the blog -
Students' innovative use of ArcGIS technology
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Learn how students used ArcGIS to gain relevant skills in spatial analysis and location analytics, and get a competitive edge in the job market.Read the blog -
The new geodesign generation
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Penn State's geodesign students took GIS, environmental, and urban design skills and applied them to a citywide revitalization project.Read the article -
Students locate areas in need of shade equity
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Armed with the understanding that trees and shade improve health, Los Angeles works with partners to plant new trees equitably.Read the blog -
Students use GIS to reinvent neighborhoods
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The City of Tempe, Arizona, works with GIS and college students to improve livability by analyzing transportation requirements.Read the article -
Interns and GIS improve campus transportation
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Students provide transportation planners and administrators with a view of the campus community's behavior patterns and transportation dynamics.Read the article -
What should I do for my GIS project?
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Esri's education manager Joseph Kerski provides helpful suggestions on what you can do for your GIS project.Read the blog -
Create a story map of your CV or résumé
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Explore examples of students using ArcGIS StoryMaps to create their own résumé or cover letter.Read the blog -
Hands-on activities about careers in GIS
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This engaging set of activities enables students to understand the many career pathways available to them in geography, geoscience, and GIS.Read the blog
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