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Get A Free ArcGIS Pro License

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8/5/2020 UPDATE:  This program has been extended through December 31.

ESRI has announced that it will provide free access to its ArcGIS platform and learning resources through the Learn.ArcGIS.com website to support college students during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Those who register between March 1 and June 30 will have free access to an ArcGIS Pro 2.5 license until August 31, 2020.

To register as a member of Learn ArcGIS you can do so via the following link:

https://learn.arcgis.com/en/become-a-member/

To download and install ArcGIS Pro 2.5 go to:

https://learn.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-pro-for-learn-members/

Once installed, open ArcGIS Pro and sign in with your username and password.

2020 Census Webinar May 15

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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

USGS First Complete Geologic Map of the Moon

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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!

moongeologicmap

Free Access to Nearmap for Government

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The aerial imagery company Nearmap announced today that it is making its high-resolution aerial imaging available free of charge to state, local, and county health officials and government agencies for COVID-19 relief effort planning. Agencies that do not currently have access to an active Nearmap subscription or trial can request this service immediately by visiting Nearmap’s website or calling 801-292-2321.