Building a National Data Sharing Infrastructure
In March, 2014, URISA published the first in what is intended to be a series of occasional GIS Management Institute® discussion papers. “A Distributed Model for Effective National Geospatial Data Management: Building a National Data Sharing Infrastructure,” by Jim Sparks (State of Indiana GIO), Philip Worrall (Indiana Geographic Information Council Executive Director), and Kevin Mickey (Indiana University Polis Center Geospatial Education Director). Read more
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 4
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting. Read more
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 3
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting.
Geospatial Revolution: Episode 2
Learn more about the Geospatial Revolution Project from Penn State Public Broadcasting.
Maps In Modern Web Design: Showcase and Examples from Smashing Magazine
In a world where digital mapping is exploding, Zach Dunn offers an excellent review of different types of web maps and their various purposes. Read more
7 Billion and Counting
National Geographic magazine has kicked off a year-long series of articles related to humanity’s remarkable growth spurt, with the first story focusing on the consequences of hitting 7 billion humans later this year and the basics of demography. Read more
Archive of Artistic Shaded Relief Online
If you love older maps for their uniquely hand-crafted style, you are really going to love this new resource – Shaded Relief Archive. Read more
Save the Data – Stop Transparency Cutbacks
Some of the most important technology programs that keep Washington accountable are in danger of being eliminated. Read more
The Geographic Inequalities of Broadband in Indiana
Indiana is participating in the National Broadband Program as a multi-year, multi-agency effort to map areas in the state that are currently served by the state’s 170+ broadband providers. The results from this will be integrated into a national broadband availability map, and will provide a solid foundation for future broadband deployment efforts at the state and national level.
“Broadband access supports our economy, attracts businesses, and enables Indiana to be globally competitive. It improves the quality of life for Hoosiers through better communication and learning,” says Jim Sparks Indiana Geographic Information Officer regarding Indiana’s participation. Read more
On River Maps « somethingaboutmaps
Daniel Huffman of somethingaboutmaps has posted his stylish series of river maps, done in the style of Harry Beck‘s famous London Underground design. Read more
