A Little About Me

Posted 1 month ago

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Hi everyone! My name is Anjali Khan, and I am a fourth-year Geospatial Data Science (GIS) major and Computer Science specialist at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus. I never planned on being in GIS, I actually took my first course as a backup option, but somewhere between learning basic cartography to exploring spatiotemporal databases, […]

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Creating Planetary Timelapses and Vegetation Index Profiles with Satellite Imagery Using Esri Landsat Explorer: A Tweedsmuir Complex Fire Example

Posted 1 month ago

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Introduction Image Capture for Research Landsat – Spaceborne Satellite Imagery Background on Conventional Methods to Retrieve Landsat Imagery USGS EarthExplorer Landsat Imagery Made Available on the Cloud in 2020 Esri Landsat Explorer: A New Web-based Explorer that Democratizes Scientific Analysis Using Satellite Imagery for Everyone Creating a Timelapse of the Tweedsmuir Wildfire Using Landsat imagery […]

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About me – Duncan Wan

Posted 2 months ago

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Hi Everyone! My name is Duncan, and I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto. I’m pursuing a double major in Economics and Statistics, with coursework and interests that sit at the intersection of data analysis, spatial thinking, and public policy. I’m excited to be part of the ECCE Student Associates program this […]

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Introductory Blog Post

Posted 2 months ago

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Hello, my name is Glenn Gentil and I am an ECCE student associate working towards my Graduate Certificate in GIS at the Centre of Geographic Sciences, NSCC.  When I first graduated high school and was looking towards the future, GIS was not on my radar. In fact, I hadn’t even heard of Geographic Information Systems […]

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Celebrating GIS Days at Western University

Posted 2 months ago

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GIS Days at Western University was an absolutely amazing experience this year. It was inspiring to connect with so many industry professionals, researchers, students, and community partners who are shaping the future of geospatial technology. Every conversation, whether about transportation planning, environmental applications, or the latest in spatial analytics, was an opportunity to learn, grow, […]

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About Me – Keya Patel

Posted 2 months ago

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Hello! My name is Keya Patel, and I’m a fourth year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga majoring in Geospatial Data Science (GIS) and Geography. I’ve always been fascinated by the way places shape people’s lives, but it wasn’t until I took my first GIS course that I realized how powerful geospatial tools are […]

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Introduction!

Posted 2 months ago

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Hi everyone! My name is Polina Afanasyeva, and I am a third year Biology student at Dalhousie University. In addition to my major, I am also pursuing a certificate in GIS. After I had completed my first year of university at McGill, my interest in the interdisciplinary nature of science led me to complete the […]

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Hey Y’all!

Posted 2 months ago

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My name is Brianna Shannon, and I’m in my final year at Dalhousie University, located in the beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here at Dalhousie, I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Science, with a minor in Geography and an undergraduate certificate in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). My academic background has […]

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Planting my dot on the map: An introduction from Frances

Posted 2 months ago

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My name is Frances Leung. I am excited to be joining the Esri Canada GIS Centres of Excellence to share my experience and insights on a variety of topics related to geospatial science. Through this platform, I aim to curate a series of articles dedicated to exchanging ideas, inspiring others, and sparking meaningful conversations about […]

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A Little Introduction

Posted 2 months ago

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Hi Everyone! My name is Nelene Silva, and I’m in my final year at Dalhousie University completing an Honours degree in Marine Biology, along with a minor in Environmental Science and a GIS certificate. I came into my degree with a passion for deep-sea conservation, but I didn’t really know how to turn that interest […]

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