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New Release of GRASS GIS

Caitlin Dempsey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:50:03 PST

GRASS GIS 6.4.2 has been released by the GRASS development team. GRASS GIS is an open source GIS software package. Over 770 updates are included in this new stable release. What’s new with the release of GRASS GIS 6.4.2? The new wxPython graphical user interface (wxGUI) has been updated with many new features and tools. Python is now [...]

British Library Launches Crowdsourcing Map Georeferencing Program

Caitlin Dempsey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:13:42 PST

The British Library has launched a pilot project to engage the public’s help in geoferencing historical maps. A sample of 725 maps of England and Wales from the 18th and 19th century (from the Ordnance Survey Drawings, 1780-1840) along with with large-scale street plans of London from 1560 to 1860 (from the the Crace Collection) have been selected for this [...]

GIS Assistant | Vermillion, SD

Caitlin Dempsey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:50:11 PST

Field assistant sought for a study of calcareous fen ecology on the Prairie Coteau and Missouri Coteau of eastern South Dakota. Duties include assisting in GIS work as well as sampling calcareous fen vegetation, rare butterflies, and soil and water chemistry. Candidates should be prepared to work in an outdoor environment under beautiful but adverse [...]

Intelligence Analyst | Lorton, VA

Caitlin Dempsey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:11:47 PST

Join Lockheed Martin, a global security and information technology company that employs 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, develo pment, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) is comprised of 30,000 highly skilled professionals bringing together the full range [...]

GIS Mapping Technician | Oakland, CA

Caitlin Dempsey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:02 PST

East Bay Municipal Utility District Senior Drafter (GIS Mapping Technician) $67,896 – $82,254 plus excellent benefits Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an EBMUD application East Bay Municipal Utility District seeks an experienced Senior Drafter (GIS Mapping Technician). Responsibilities include leading, planning, training and reviewing the work of staff, participating in the Graphical Information System (GIS) data used to [...]

GIS Scholarships

Caitlin Dempsey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:48:03 PST

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is accepting applicants for its 2012 Scholarship program until April 20, 2012. Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, the program awards cash to those students interested in geospatial study. From the announcement: “Supporting student education and research with USGIF scholarships helps expand the frontier of our geospatial capabilities. [...]

GIS System Programmer | Barrow, AK

Caitlin Dempsey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:08:54 PST

The North Slope Borough Planning and Community Services Department has a position opening for a GIS System Programmer. The North Slope Borough Offices are located in Barrow, Alaska. Duties: • Designing, developing, and maintaining spatial databases; • Managing a variety of GIS-related projects; • Assisting with the development of borough-wide GIS standards and policies; • Creating data and maps based [...]

GIS/Cartography Specialist | Phoenix, AZ

Caitlin Dempsey — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:53:08 PST

PaleoWest Archaeology is seeking to fill a full-time salaried position as a GIS/Cartography Specialist in its headquarter office in Phoenix. The Specialist will support PaleoWest projects and proposals by (1) preparing project area and Class I review maps from public databases in Western states (such as AZSITE, NMCRIS, WYCRO, COMPASS, etc.), (2) assimilating field data [...]

Geography Extremes

Caitlin Dempsey — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:20:22 PST

Physical Geography Extremes What is the highest point on earth?The highest point on earth is Mount Everest, Nepal - Tibet, China with a recorded height of 8,848 m (29,029 ft) (measured as height above sea level).What is the lowest point on earth?The lowest measured point on earth is theDead Sea shore, Israel/Jordan.What is the hottest place on earth?The hottest place on earth is [...]

GIS and Map Contests Roundup

Caitlin Dempsey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:11:23 PST

There are quite a few map contests open for those interested in submitting both paper and digital maps as well as contests designed to showcase the potential of different types of spatial data. Zebra Imaging announced a 3D Geospatial Challenge using holographic technology. This 3D Geospatial Challenge is sponsored to encourage participants from the GIS community to use [...]