Have you noticed how pervasive geospatial technology has become? GIS is penetrating industries as never before!

Whether you provide services to researchers or want to boost your career opportunities, join Diana Stuart Sinton for this talk where she will explore the latest trends in geospatial technology. How institutions provide training, professional development, and academic support varies considerably. In this presentation, we will consider decisions that lead to opportunities and challenges for GIS in higher education, as well as what you could do to add GIS skills to your repertoire.

Geographic information systems (GIS) and related geo-technologies are increasingly being applied in novel ways across numerous academic disciplines. Concepts such as location, scale, and representation play particularly important roles in knowledge-building, contributing to the appeal of GIS as a tool to enhance learning and your career.

About the Speaker:

Diana Stuart Sinton, Ph.D., is a geographer interested in spatial literacy, teaching and learning GIS, and applying the tools of spatial thinking to address issues and ideas around the world. Check out her book, The People’s Guide to Spatial Thinking. Since 2013, Diana has been the Executive Director of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). She also teaches GIS at Cornell University and writes about geospatial education and research topics for Directions Magazine.

All are welcome to WIT@Yale sponsored events. Bring a colleague and join us for conversation and coffee and dessert following the presentation.