Spatial Analysis
Contrasting: GIS & Geomatics Education in Canada and China
I have studied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in both Canada and China. Last summer I completed my master in geography at…
What are the Top Programming Languages in the GIS World?
Image source: www.tiobe.com Every now and again we hear about the importance of programming for Geographic Information Systems(GIS) professionals, that…
The Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG) New President: Rodolphe Devillers
The Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG) is pleased to announce its new President, Rodolphe Devillers, PhD, Professor in Geography at…
GIS Health Studies: Conduct Spatial Exposure Assessments
Interested in how to conduct different types of spatial exposure assessments for air pollution or other exposures to a population? …
Canadian Institute of Geomatics Expands Executive Team with New VP Dr Brent Hall
Ottawa, August 16, 2016 – The Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG), the largest and most influential geospatial knowledge network in…
University of Victoria Hosts Advanced Spatial Analysis Course
Is neighbourhood socioeconomic status associated with pediatric and childhood injuries? Are such injuries clustered in space? How can I model…
JMap provides instant access to all of the Canadian railway network’s geospatial data
K2 Geospatial, a leading geospatial software company and the editor of JMap, is pleased to announce the creation of the…
Part 2: Preparing for the Esri Desktop Associate Exam
Last month in Part 1 of my series I shared my reasoning on why I wanted to try for the…
Professional Certification: Population Health Data Analysis in British Columbia
Population health research is inherently interdisciplinary, multifaceted and firmly rooted in the evolving connections between place, time and related socioeconomic…
UAV Technology in the Canadian Forestry Sector
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry is soaring! Civilian drones are being applied in various global industries ranging from agriculture…
Jobs: Career Strategies for Students and Recent Graduates in GIS
What Students and Recent Graduates Can Do Relating to another article I wrote, called “Career Challenges for Students and…
Remembering Roger Tomlinson & Early History of GIS in Canada
It’s two years now since Roger Tomlinson passed away. Roger’s and my career path have crossed several times over the…
