The use of GIS in science had spread from geography to sociology and criminology and from geology to conservation science, ecology and engineering. Thanks in large part to NCGIA’s core curriculum, GIS ...

Susan Cutter, a geography professor at the University of South Carolina, discusses the use of GIS in emergency management and the ‘why of the where’ when working with maps.

Wilson (N.C.) Fire/Rescue Services uses GIS to assess and categorize risks and hazards in the community. Chief Don Oliver provides a basic introduction to using GIS in the fire service and details ...

Designed for use in a university classroom setting, this workbook includes step-by-step instructions, On Your Own exercises, and in-depth assignments. Instructors can access teaching materials.

GIS software can help identify optimal farm sites by integrating factors such as tides, currents, habitat sensitivity, and ...

How enterprises are using GIS to track Covid-19 impact GIS technology has been utilitilized by varied set of industry verticals for decades. But can the same technology help enterprises assess the ...

More and more banks are using advanced geographic information systems to help make decisions around branch consolidation, lending in low-income communities, monitoring fraud and even deploying talent.

Let's check in on some projects attempting to use GIS to visualize the recent political protests, preserve data and keep activists informed.

Susan Cutter, a geography professor at the University of South Carolina, discusses the use of GIS in emergency management and the ‘why of the where’ when working with maps.