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Geographic Information Office NEWS
Office of the GIO
NEW CLASSES - 2021 ArcGIS Virtual Training Classes for State and Local Partners
The Geographic Information Office (GIO) is offering virtual training classes for state and local partners. Hard copy training materials are shipped to your preferred location. Students will access a virtual machine, loaded with the software, that will allow you to work through the hands-on labs. The instructor (Irv Goldblatt) will be able to see your screen and help out with any issues during the class. Space is limited, register today. RegistrationTraining Portal
2020 Indiana Data Sharing Initiative Webinar
NTIA Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide across the Country
NTIA map links poverty usage and broadband access by compiling data sets to show where high-poverty communities are located with relation to internet usage patterns and access to computers and related equipment. Map
Accurate, Open Data Is Crucial to Cross-Sector Grid Planning and Disaster Prevention
Virtually no industry is immune from the challenges posed by environmental issues including the compelling need to rapidly decarbonize our energy sources and the impact of climate change. According to a report from the United Nations, there has been a “staggering” rise in climate disasters over the past 20 years, with the organization urgently calling for all countries to improve their preparedness for catastrophic events such as storms, floods and earthquakes. Article
GIS' Profile Grew During Pandemic, Says Certification Group
National interest in geographic information systems is growing, particularly as states and local governments have relied on location data over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic to track the spread of the virus and administer vaccines. Article
America’s Loneliest Roads, Mapped
An interactive map highlights the least traveled routes in the country—and some of the most scenic.ArticleMap
IGIC 2021-22 BOARD MEMBER Caleb Slocum - Indiana FSSA (Family and Social Services Administration)
Congratulations to Caleb Slocum for being elected to represent the State of Indiana on the IGIC Board of Directors. Caleb will serve a two year term. BOARD
VIRTUAL 2021 Esri User Conference
JULY 12-15 The 2021 Esri User Conference (Esri UC) is a fully virtual experience. Join them at the Plenary Session to hear from Esri president Jack Dangermond, Esri staff experts, and special guests. Learn to use the latest tools in technical sessions. Get inspired by user presentations and the Virtual Map Gallery entries.Register
Seven GIS Trends: A Call to Action For Planners
Jack Dangermond Esri founder and CEO spoke about the importance of planners using technology to help advance sustainable communities. meaningful change in my lifetime. Article
Esri - Brand New Instructor Led Class
Getting Started with ArcGIS Dashboards - Providing a common operating view of critical information - Designing dashboards for viewing on any device - Configuring dashboard Managing dashboards. Training
Esri - 6 Ways to Make Geographic Thinking Part of Culture
