Thursday, April 16, 2009

Hawaii Summer GeoScience Program for Undergrads!

Do you know any freshman or sophomores in college not yet majoring in the GeoSciences but possibly interested?

Ka Imi Ike has a fabulous program happening in July for them!!

Visit their website for more information:
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~kaimiike/

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Summer Workshop Series - Intro to GIS

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

A Two-Day workshop for Teachers and Students of Grades 6-12.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

IntroGIS_flyer_2009_ALL.pdf

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

Labels: Events, GIS Activities, GIS Careers, GPS to GIS, STEM

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Geospatial Revolution Trailer MUST SEE

A short, compelling video on the Geospatial Revolution Project!

http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/

Labels: GIS Activities, Remote Sensing, STEM

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

GIS User Groups in Hawaii

GIS User Groups have Meetings Open to Anyone Interested in GIS!

There is a GIS User Group on each of the main Hawaiian Islands, and it is a wonderful way to learn what's new with software and with local GIS users.

Often meetings fall during a school day, but occasionally, it may fall on a break.

Check the website for the user group closest to you!
http://www.gdsihawaii.com/hawpacgis/

Note: The next meeting on Maui is on March 24, 2009. There is a typo on the attached website.

Labels: Events, GIS Careers, STEM

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Map of the Economic News

GeoCommons Map of the News tool presents current economic news in an online map tool.

The Obamameter
http://news.geocommons.com/obamameter

Labels: GIS Activities, Links, Online Map Tools

Thursday, February 26, 2009

GIS Curriculum for Middle School Math & Science

This site has curriculum and accompanying data files ready for download!

James Madison University STEM Geospatial Technology
http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html

Even better, they provide versions for both AEJEE and the full ArcGIS software.. you choose.

Labels: AEJEE, Curriculum, GIS Activities, GIS Data, Math, STEM

Monday, February 9, 2009

NEW! Online Course - Intro to GeoTech

Intro to GeoTech: GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing
April 9 - May 28, 2009
Eight Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Learn how to integrate GeoTech into the classroom!
Receive a stipend of $100 OR a GPS Handheld!
Receive two GeoTech related books with standards based curriculum and community service project ideas.
Discover the benefits of interactive, online learning!

See attached flyer for more information.

JOIN THE WAIT LIST Space was limited to 22 participants, and
the class has filled up. However, you are welcome to register to be on the wait list.

Intro_GeoTech_flyer_2009.pdf

Labels: Events, GIS Activities, GoogleEarth, GPS, GPS to GIS, Imagery, Remote Sensing, STEM