Directions Magazine Podcasts

From procurement to best practices for leveraging data internally and externally, hear from industry experts as they walk through how innovative aerial solutions and geospatial technology can propel your organization forward.

In this edition, we had a chat with Emmanuel Jolaiya and Omowonuola Akintola, co-hosts of Africa GeoConvo.

This edition of Geoinspirations features Dr. John Wilson, Director of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) at the University of Southern California, his focus, his journey, and his vision for the future.

Welcome to another co-hosted podcast with URISA! Today, we're welcoming back, Tory Elmore to discuss deforestation and environmental concerns with GIS specialist, Asa Strong.

Join us for an informative interview with the Erika Klose, Scientists and Educator.

Join us for an informative interview with the Dr. Paulette Hasier, Geography and Map Division Chief at the Library of Congress.

Join us to learn more on how Black Girls MAPP is an example of how community GIS can be utilized to promote social justice issues and used as a tool for civic engagement.

Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Bleys Focht-Reminding Us to Stay Open to New Ideas.

Today our distinguished columnist, Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Denise Powell, educator in the University of Colorado’s ATLAS program.

Dr. Joseph Kerski, talks with Patricia Carbajales-Dale, Co-Director of the Clemson University Center of Excellence and manager of the Geospatial Technology Center. She regularly consults with others on campus for geotechnology services and training, teaches workshops and courses in GIS, and promotes GIS throughout the campus.

Today we are discussing Open Source GIS. Whether you're a seasoned professional or starting your career, we discuss some open source tools that you might want to try.

This edition features Beth Tulanowski of the Colorado State University’s Geospatial Centroid. Beth shares with us her fascinating background in industry and education, and some secrets to the success of GIS in higher education in community colleges and through the Geospatial Centroid.

When the world changes dramatically, it's important to lean on each other. Our panel of geospatial friends from around the US offer their insights on getting your class online quickly. Whether you're Mac or Windows...Higher Ed or K-12...there is a wealth of information here related to delivering instruction online. We discuss communication and online presence, utilizing existing resources, technology consideration, resources, and tips & tricks.

Today we are discussing what's next for GIS professionals after April 2020's Census. We explore: Uses of Census data and time lag issue, Challenges of using new Census data, Redistricting, Ethics, and Preparation.

This edition features Ashok and Ishu Wadwani who have spent their careers on the cutting edge of geospatial technologies, business implementation and education pursuits.

Today we are discussing mentoring. Whether you're a seasoned professional or starting your career, we discuss some tips and good practices with our panel of mentors and mentees.

Dr. Joseph Kerski, features Jasmine Du, software developer and programmer at the Esri R & D Center in Beijing, China.

Dr. Joseph Kerski talks with Dr. Timothy Hawthorne from University of Central Florida.

How did you find a first job out of an undergraduate or graduate program? What’s your experience moving from one job to another? We discuss career transitions – school to that first job – career changes – and growing into new positions.

We talk with Stace Maples, Geospatial Manager, Stanford University Libraries. Stace’s self-dubbed position description on his website says it all about him—“Geospatial Swiss Army Knife”.