Climate Scientist
Ned Gardiner, NOAA Climate Program Office
The National Climatic Data Center uses the world’s largest climate data archive to provide climatological analysis to all sectors of the economy.
Careers in GIS
Organizations across the globe are increasingly relying on location intelligence to make better decisions. As a result, careers in GIS are in demand more than ever. Equipped with data visualization and spatial analysis skills, GIS professionals qualify for occupations in countless fields.
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Conservationist
Michael Fay, Wildlife Conservation Society
Conservationists travel the world, using data collection and mapping technology to identify and preserve national parks for future generations. -
Forester
Chris Ferner, Colorado State Forest Service
Foresters manage the use and development of forests and natural resources, using GIS technology to improve the land’s health and productivity. -
GIS Manager
Ingrid Bruce, City of Rancho Cucamonga
GIS Managers leverage location technology to plan, assist, and improve their cities. Learn how this city uses GIS mapping to fight wildfires. -
Health Geographer
Seth Wiafe, Loma Linda University
Health Geographers deploy a powerful combination of GIS, remote sensing and GPS technologies to prevent diseases and stop them from spreading. -
Helicopter Firefighter
Steve Robinson, Los Angeles Fire Department
Helicopter firefighters use GIS to map incidents from the air, sharing vital information with incident commanders and city leaders to save lives. -
App Developer
Christine Mobius, Blue Raster
App Developers and Computer Programmers are problem-solvers, using coding to build interactive web maps that visually represent geographic data.
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