Bucknell has focused much effort in the last few years on integrating GIS across the curriculum in teaching and research. We recently expanded that effort to include web-based GIS. Check out our new gallery of web map apps on ArcGIS Online: … [Read more...]
GIS in research (and the classroom): modeling sea level rise inundation
During Summer 2012, Prof. Michelle Oswald (Civil Engineering) and student Christian Treat '13 (Animal Behavior) used GIS to model seal level rise inundation and identify vulnerable transportation infrastructure in the Philadelphia metropolitian area. Christian's stipend for this summer research project was paid for out of Bucknell's GIS student assistant fund (funded in part by … [Read more...]
Job & internships opportunities with ESRI
Check out these internships & job opportunities from ESRI. It's a fantastic company to work for and could set you up for a very successful career in GIS work: 1. ESRI summer internship program: Our Internship Program gives you a chance to work alongside Esri staff throughout the company. Full-time, paid positions (up to 12 weeks) Approximately 80 interns, … [Read more...]
Another summer 2013 GIS student research opportunity
Here's info on another GIS student research opportunity for summer 2013. This one is hosted by Georgia State University. It's part of the same NSF-funded 'Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program as the California State Long Beach program we posted about a few weeks ago. The Geogria State program focuses on addressing social/environmental disparities through … [Read more...]
2 new job openings in GIS/digital scholarship at Bucknell
Bucknell has created 2 new job positions - GIS/Web Application Specialist and Digital Scholarship Coordinator - to support digital scholarship initiatives on campus. Click here to apply. The new hires will be part of the ITEC group within the Library and IT Division and will join a team of instructional technology specialists who focus on integrating GIS, digital media and … [Read more...]