Python is one of the most popular programming languages for geospatial analysis, and data science in general. Its popularity comes from Python’s high-level, human-readable syntax, and extreme flexibility. Before going any further, lets go ahead and define a couple important terms to know when working with Python. What Is A Python Library / Package? A…

Geospatial imagery data is constantly being collected by sensors which have been mounted to satellites, drones, planes, etc., and then uploaded to cloud storage. Much of that data, like USGS Landsat data, is publicly available.  In the past, users who wanted to access data would have to download a copy of relevant files to a…

So, you’ve got your sights set on a career in GIS. Now you’re trying to decide which school to go to, and what to study. Is it better to do a straight Geographic Information Systems (GIS) degree, or Geography with a minor in GIS? What courses and electives are going to give you the edge…

A master’s degree demonstrates advanced knowledge of a specific topic, high-level analytical skills, critical evaluation and the ability to solve complex problems and work independently. A masters will enable you to narrow down your field of expertise and really hone in on a particular area or topic.  There are many factors that enhance your ability…

GIS offers an endless variety of potential pathways for a career, it’s more than plotting data and making maps. Employers from a wide variety of fields are seeing the potential in GIS skills. Industries from engineering to agriculture, transportation and even healthcare are employing GIS graduates. The potential uses of GIS and rate of technology…

GIS is an incredibly broad field, and the opportunities seem to only be increasing as more and more industries recognize the value. It’s more than just maps, of course. GIS is known to be commonly used for governments for problem solving in areas of natural resource management, environmental science and town planning. Today, GIS is…

Why You DON’T Want a Career in GIS   Think you want a career in GIS? Maybe you need to read this first. A GIS Analyst uses mapping software to analyze spatial data, and design maps. GIS Analysts generally collect, store, and analyze spatial information to guide decision-making processes in their targeted industry. There’s been…