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2020 Census Webinar May 15
The 2020 Census is underway! This presentation will share the ways in which the Census Bureau has modernized the decennial census taking process, with a focus on:
- The comprehensive national address list and associated geospatial database
- Invitation and self response phases
- Non-response follow up phase
- Data tabulation and dissemination
- The presentation will share the current status of operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and plans for completing the 2020 Census count.
The speaker will be Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop, Chief of the Geography Division at the U.S. Census Bureau. Talk and Q&A lasting approximately 50 minutes.
Friday, May 15th at 2pm EDT/ 1pm CDT / 12pm MDT / 11am PDT
Zoom meeting URL:
https://ala-events.zoom.us/j/94053904021
Cartographic Puzzles
Interesting article about the resurgence of jigsaw puzzles and how puzzles from centuries ago were mostly made out of maps. You can even try digital map puzzles online! Check it out.
USGS College Resources for Teachers
USGS First Complete Geologic Map of the Moon
The USGS has released the first unified geologic map of the moon. This new work represents a seamless, globally consistent, 1:5,000,000-scale geologic map derived from the six digitally renovated geologic maps. The goal of this project was to create a digital resource for science research and analysis, future geologic mapping efforts, be it local-, regional-, or global-scale products, and as a resource for the educators and the public interested in lunar geology. Click below to check it out!
New State GIO
GIS Council Chair Isaac Cabrera Appointed State GIO
Click here to see the full post: http://cgia.org/cagiscouncil/2020/04/28/gis-council-chair-isaac-cabrera-appointed-state-gio/
The Computer Algorithm That Detected Coronavirus
2020 ESRI UC Will Be Online
ESRI has decided that the 2020 User Conference will be online this year due to COVID-19. More info about it here.
Crowd-sourced Grocery Store Reporting Tool
The is a crowd-sourced grocery store reporting tool that you can use. Check out the post about it on the LA County Enterprise GIS site here.
Earn a Masters of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGISci) @ CSULB
In these crazy times don’t stop thinking about your future. Geospatial is everywhere; especially prevalent in today’s news. Harness and hone geospatial skills and the power of the technology through a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGISci) at California State University Long Beach (CSULB).
Our MSGISci is a 1-year, 30-unit MS degree program. Classes are offered on weeknights and weekends to accommodate working professionals. Program details and application instructions can be found at http://www.beachgis.com. The application deadline for both domestic and international applicants has been extended to June 1st.
Please visit www.beachgis.com. Email questions to Program Director Dr. Suzanne Wechsler (suzanne.wechsler@csulb.edu) and/or Program Coordinator Stephanie Centeno (stephaine.centeno@csulb.edu).




