I am very pleased for our industry that the discussions, led by GoGeomatics, surrounding the term Geomatics has been enthusiastic and roundly presented. For reasons I cannot quickly explain, my mind goes to the basics […]
There has been much written about ‘geo’ terms, and the awareness of them, in Canada recently. Jonathan Murphy of GoGeomatics recently summed up many of the age old debates, issues and perceptions in his article […]
When I was in high school I developed an interest in geography as a field of study and perhaps a vocation. However, this all started a lot earlier than that. When I was a child, […]
A few months ago, GoGeomatics asked a number of distinguished Canadian writers to share their thoughts on a controversial subject. We asked them to think about whether or not we should continue to use the […]
GoGeomatics Canada had its first Vancouver social just this past June. Between now and then, two wonderful things happened. First, we successfully formed a group composed of Geomatics students, professionals, business professionals, and job seekers who […]
Geomatics Atlantic is a regional conference that switches between the Atlantic Provinces every year, allowing the different geomatics-related professional organizations to take turns hosting the event. This year the event was held in Saint John, […]
You’ve finished all your courses, walked across the stage wearing a grad gown, cap and hood with your school’s chosen colours, and finished celebrating the completion of a GIS program. Then it hits you. “Now […]
Aubrey Downie first became a part of the GoGeomatics community by being a regular at our socials in Ottawa. He is a professional high-tech worker transitioning into a new career in geography and geomatics after […]