SSI Professor Karen Kemp traveled to the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories Europe (AGILE) annual conference in Avignon, France for their annual International Conference on Geographic Information Science. At the conference, Kemp and two co-authors unveiled plans to survey Geographic Information Science professionals to rank the publication outlets available in the field. Kemp explained the need for clear rankings…
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Recent Posts by Amy Kramer
Faculty Research Shows Social Factors Influence Perceptions of Warmer Temperatures
The international journal Climatic Change recently published a paper by GIST instructor Dr. Darren Ruddell that investigates complex landscapes of the perception of temperature by the public. The study by Ruddell et al. examines temperature variability within metropolitan Phoenix by comparing public perceptions with scientifically derived measurements. The research, implemented as part of Ruddell’s Ph.D. at Arizona State University, showed that…
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SSI Graduates 32 from GIST Masters Program
In commencement ceremonies at the University Park campus, 32 students were conferred Master of Science degrees in Geographic Information Science and Technology. The class was the largest yet, and represents the rapid growth of the online degree. Students arrived from around the country to receive their degrees and celebrate their accomplishments. A reception followed the ceremonies,…
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Region’s GIS Experts Gather at Second Annual Los Angeles Geospatial Summit
LOS ANGELES — GIS experts from industry and academia from the greater Los Angeles region met Monday in downtown for a daylong event to share current innovations and opportunities in geospatial research and applications. Over 100 attendees participated in the meeting, which included keynote and lightning talks in addition to sessions dedicated to emerging geospatial…
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