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The Caravan Thunders Onward
“The caravan thunders onward On my way at last, on my way at last I can’t stop thinking big” – Neil Peart Hello everyone. After a number of starts and stops wondering what I’m going […]
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Women in Geomatics: Jaime Simpson – Pipeline Surveying in Alberta
GoGeomatics: We are talking to Jaime Simpson, formerly an Ottawa resident and recent graduate of Carleton University’s Geomatics program. Jaime recently moved to Calgary from Ottawa to pursue job opportunities in GIS and geomatics. GoGeomatics: […]
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Evolving Education, Geography, Geomatics & going beyond “What is the Capital of?” in Canada
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, […]
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GoGeomatics Social Leader Profile: Stephen Misner, Halifax
Stephen Misner has graciously taken on the role of group leader for our GoGeomatics Halifax division. He currently is a GIS Analyst for Elections Nova Scotia where has worked since November 2008. Prior to this […]
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GoGeomatics Social Leader Profile: Darren Platakis, Niagara
Darren Platakis has been the group leader for GoGeomatics Canada in Niagara since November 2011. He has written five articles for the GoGeomatics magazine to date, including three publications about his journey as a geographer. […]
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Being a Savvy Tweeter: Following and Followers Part 1
Who should I follow and why? The first lesson I learned when I started my experimental account with my university students, was that Twitter is full of cliques. Let me give you an example: Here […]
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ACLS-AATC Surveyors: Recruiting and Retaining the Best and Brightest
GoGeomatics Canada participated in the Recruiting and Retaining the Best and Brightest workshop at the National Surveyors Conference in Niagara, Ontario. Guy Craig (SLS, PEng, Professional Surveyors Canada Chair), facilitated the workshop and introduced the […]
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Twitter: What is the Purpose of this Social Media Tool?
Twitter gives us unlimited access to another spatial realm-for the time being- in the spirit of our exponentially rapid development of and engagement with social media. I think Twitter can be the best thing that’s […]