Thursday, October 15, 2009
When hurricanes, wildfires or other disasters strike, emergency services personnel frequently turn to geographic information systems (GIS) to help coordinate their response. Since GIS is a relatively young and rapidly evolving technology, many users learn on the job. Thanks to Penn State's online GIS programs, practitioners can advance their knowledge, skills and careers without putting their lives on hold. The Sloan Consortium recently recognized the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' Master of Geographic Information Systems program delivered through the World Campus as the 2009 Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program. (more)
Thursday, September 10, 2009
More than 500,000 U.S. professionals use geographic information systems (GIS) as part of their job, and this number is growing about 15 percent a year, according to Directions Magazine, which covers the industry. To help central Pennsylvanians already using GIS in their work and those who want to enter this growing field, Penn State Continuing Education is launching the Geospatial Information Systems Technician Certification Program Oct. 13 in Philipsburg. (more)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Penn State's Graduate School, in cooperation with Penn State Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Council, is offering workshops on GIS training and Lidar data applications. These workshops are geared toward faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students interested in incorporating GIS into their research projects.
Training can also be customized by application for departmental training and the workshops can be divided into two three-hour sessions. (more)
