Hey Y’all!
Posted 1 day ago
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 […]
ArcGIS Experience Builder Feature Wishlist
Posted 5 months ago
I first had the chance to use ArcGIS Experience Builder (ExB) in 2024 when I competed in my first ECCE App Challenge. While I didn’t get the chance to do much exploring of the product during that insane week, I did get a peek into the world of geospatial app making — and I loved […]
A Little Bit About Me!
Posted 8 months ago
Hello everyone! My name is Audreana, and I am currently a GIS graduate student and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS). Just last April I graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences as well as a concurrent certificate in GIS. Starting my undergraduate degree during the pandemic, I did […]
From Digital Chaos to Structure: How GIS Taught Me the Importance of Data Management
Posted 2 years ago
This blog post is a reflection on how over the course of this year I have learned to embrace data management, instead of disregarding it.
Analyzing Spatial Relationships in Mountain Regions: Visibility and Distance Analysis
Posted 3 years ago
Are you ready to be blown away by the magnificent mountains of Whistler, British Columbia? Whistler is not only famous for its stunning landscape and outdoor activities but also for being an excellent site for analyzing spatial relationships. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of visibility and distance analysis in mountainous […]
NSCC Campus Crawl – A Nova Scotia Route Optimization Guide
Posted 3 years ago
In one of our Location Analytics course projects, we are asked to utilize ArcGIS Pro Network Analyst extension to identify optimal routes for subjects of our interest. Travelling has always been my passion, but logistics planning can be tricky: within a limited timeframe, how can one maximize their travel footprint? Given the landscape and infrastructure […]
Diving into ArcGIS Business Analyst
Posted 3 years ago
As a student in the Geospatial Data Analytics program at COGS, I had the opportunity to explore the capabilities of the Esri Business Analyst extension in ArcGIS Pro. I was impressed by how the platform draws from various data sources to provide a comprehensive tool for users to incorporate various demographic variables and business profiles […]
Fantasy Maps in ArcGIS Pro using Digital Elevation Models
Posted 4 years ago
Feeling creative? Here’s a quick tutorial on turning DEM’s into vibrant fantasy maps!
Working with Custom Picture Markers – Seafloor Hydrothermal Features
Posted 4 years ago
My first foray into creating custom image icons for points in ArcGIS pro... and a few lessons I learned along the way!
Assessing Crime in Halifax – from Spreadsheet to Web Map
Posted 4 years ago
My first foray into adapting datasets for Web Mapping! Here, I walk through the process of modifying a .csv of reported crimes in Halifax, using Excel and ArcGIS Pro, for display in ArcGIS Online.
