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About socalgovgis - Michael Carson

Michael Carson, GIS Manager (retired) for the City of Burbank and President of Southern California Government GIS User Group. Currently teaching GIS at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita.

SCAG Connect SoCal 2024

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Every four years, SCAG updates its visionary plan for the future of the region, Connect SoCal. This process is now underway and they want to hear from you! 

SCAG’s process to develop Connect SoCal is an opportunity for everyone in their six-county region to share your thoughts on important issues that affect your everyday lives.

Don’t miss the opportunity to help them shape the future of Southern California! Take a brief survey and share your perspectives on the critical matters affecting the region. The survey will close on June 4. By taking part, you will have a chance to win an iPad or one of 10 gift cards!

Visit Connect SoCal and take the survey!

GIS 130 @ Rio Hondo College

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Looking for a class on field applications for GIS? Sign up for GIS 130 at Rio Hondo College!

The course provides students and working professionals an expanded hands-on study on field data collection and methods using various geospatial technology including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RMS). Experience in using field data collection enhances GIS technician and analyst employability. Students will research real world applications for public safety, public works, digital humanities and various sciences. This course will include off-campus field trips.

2023 ESRI Developer Summit videos

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The Plenary Session at the 2023 ESRI Developer Summit kicked each day off with an inspiring deep dive into the entirety of the ArcGIS system, exploring spatial analytics, data science, and location services with expert-led app-building demonstrations.

‌Days one and two of the Plenary Session, as well as the customer keynotes, are now available to view. Check it out!

Webinar: ArcGIS Field Maps

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ESRI is hosting an ArcGIS Field Maps webinar on March 15. They will introduce you to Field Maps and the new Field Maps Designer web app as well as cover the following:

  • Streamlining data capture and editing
  • Capturing data correctly to avoid errors in field-collected data
  • Achieving office and field synchronization, enabling everyone to work from a common understanding
  • Integrating with your existing business workflows
  • Creating automated workflows that deliver greater efficiency

For more information and to register for the webinar, click here.

Webinar: Geography and Map Virtual Orientation by LOC

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The Library of Congress will have a virtual introduction to the world’s largest map library, focusing on collections and resources accessible online from anywhere. Join the webinar to explore a treasure trove of maps, atlases, and cartographic resources followed by a Q&A session with a map librarian.

The webinar will be Feb 14, 2023 12:00 PM PST. Click here to register.