Geospatial Technology as a Core Tool

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i am in my second year pursuing a degree programme in geospatial technology in DKUT (kenya) and am very eager to see how far it will take me ,its awesome but sometimes i wonder will i ever get that opportunity to use all i will have acquired an whether i will be lucky enough to further my studies

Erastus maina of KY 3:42AM May 21, 2013

I've been interested in this field for a while but it seems there are not much of a demand of it right now. At least in California.

Jason of CA 7:39PM April 15, 2012

The National Society of Professional Surveyors has been working on geospatial technology issues in Congress and the Federal government for years. It is amazing how much geospatial technology plays a role in many diverse and often unrelated issues.

Laurence Socci of DC 9:44AM June 10, 2011

.. I wonder where are the jobs to make the most use of the tools? (I've been looking)

Desert Rat of AZ 11:43AM June 03, 2011

I am currently a non- traditional student at Youngstown State University and enrolled in their SIS program. The more I get into the core classes the more I want to learn. The areas of everyday life that are affected by this technology are many. For anyone who likes maps or geography, I strongly suggest looking into this field. I am not even half way through the program but I already feel as though this career path is absolutely the right choice for me.

John Stamp of OH 6:53AM May 24, 2011

This is a fascinating article, truly. It's exciting to see how geospatial tools are quickly reaching their full potential in the real world.
Rebecca
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Elise of AZ 3:34AM May 24, 2011

The use of geospatial technology is becoming so portable (smartphones, or not so smart phones), accessible, and usable that many people do not even realize the true analytical power of this science.

Rodney Jackson of NC 9:31AM May 17, 2011

I've been involved with GIS for over 20 years and am generally recognized for bringing attention GIS in hospitals and healthcare characterized by the term "Health Geographics". The field has grown to encompass clinical/medical, health research, health services, health status assessment, location-based planning & operations for health resources and assets, and healthcare preparedness. There is the International Journal of Health Geographics that publishes scholarly papers on various Health Geographics concepts and research. A number of academic institutions offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in health geographics, health informatics and similar. Indiana University has the Center for Health Geographics. So I would say that GIS in the hospital/healthcare area is definitely gaining mainstream status.

Ric Skinner, GISP of MA 10:24AM May 14, 2011