This page is for those interested and/or participating in the Geographic Information Systems program at Community College of Philadelphia
03/31/2018
Registration is now open for our Spring Meeting! 🍃 All day event on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. The topic is Emergency Preparedness and Response: The Importance of GIS and we will be at the Temple University SERC. Sign up now! 🌎 www.macurisa.org
08/30/2017
Philly becomes first U.S. city to map urban trails on Google Street View More than 400 miles of green space now navigable on 360-degree platform
08/28/2017
Mapping the Devastation of Harvey In Houston Pounding rains and rapidly rising floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey pummeled the city of Houston, a metropolitan area of 6.6 million.
08/28/2017
Maps: Tracking the Path of Hurricane Harvey Maps and animated satellite imagery show the scale and reach of the storm.
08/28/2017
Register NOW for a wonderful 5 week course that will help you increase your company's productivity and efficiency by visualizing important geographic trends.
Hybrid Class- Tuesdays from 6-9 beginning October 3rd
Digital Mapping- Using Computer-Based Mapping Technology for Business and Nonprofits
Digital Mapping- Using Computer-Based Mapping Technology for Business and Nonprofits | Community College of Philadelphia Digital Mapping- Using Computer-Based Mapping Technology for Business and Nonprofits Digital Mapping - Using Computer-Based Mapping Technology for Business and Nonprofits(Hybrid Class) Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") comprises a multi-billion dollar software industry that is widely-used by ma...
02/06/2017
Have you ever wanted to create a map of your customer base? Or wanted to visually depict areas to market your businesses? Or want to learn how to create maps using any data?
Community College of Philadelphia is pleased to offer a 7 week online class through Corporate Solutions on the Basics of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This course will teach the basics of how to find available data and create maps that will visually aid you in making informed decisions. Easy to use software and no need to leave your business to attend: www.ccp.edu/gis
Contact Deirdre Benjamin information [email protected]
Basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Community College of Philadelphia Over 7 weeks students will be introduced to GIS concepts and software. Students will develop a basic understanding of what constitutes GIS, how it is used in the contemporary workplace, how to locate open source data (e.g. Data Philly and PASDA) and develop skills working with industry standard GIS…
12/27/2016
Cool TED talks! Enjoy
Top 20 most inspiring TED videos about maps and geography - Geoawesomeness Tweet Share on Facebook Share Share Email Pin Pocket Flipboard TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an amazing initiative that organizes events where inspiring people share their inspiring research, work and ideas. For the upcoming holidays we’ve rounded up 20 of the most inspirational and int...
Don't forget to register at Community College of Philadelphia for our GIS 101 (Introduction), GIS 102 (Intermediate) and GIS 201 (Advanced) course in the Spring 17 Semester. All courses are 7 weeks online and begin January 17, 2017. Easy registration. Email Deirdre Benjamin for more information: [email protected]
Two fantastic job opportunities:
PGW: http://www.pgworks.com/residential/careers/current-opportunities
Hopeworks Team Manager: http://hopeworks.org/about/employment-opportunities/
Employment Opportunities | Hopeworks 'N Camden Come join the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Non-Profit of the Year! GIS Team Manager Position & Responsibilities Hopeworks ‘N Camden (www.hopeworks.org) is looking for a GIS Team Manager to work in the GIS Program. Successful candidates should have the ability to assist in the daily ope...
10/19/2016
A fantastic event at Rowan College at Burlington. Submit a map to the Map Gallery.
GIS Day | Burlington County, NJ - Official Website View the latest and past information about GIS day.
We have arrived at the 18th MAC URISA Conference. Fantastic workshops being offered all day today. Lots to learn to and absorb. Great things happening.
09/30/2016
Check out the fantastic schedule MACURISA has for you at their 18th MACURISA Conference!!! It's not too late to register. Hope to see you there.
https://macurisa2016.sched.org/
http://macurisa.org/2016
MAC URISA 2016 Schedule Check out the schedule for MAC URISA 2016
