Apply to become a Student Assistant at the 2023 Esri User Conference in San Diego
Posted 2 months ago
Happy new year, everyone! My name is Maja Kucharczyk and I am a PhD candidate in Geography at the University of Calgary. This is my first blog post as an ECCE Student Associate. I very much look forward to continuing my GIS journey in 2023, especially when I look back on the opportunities I had […]
Developing a Better Appreciation of the Value of a Geographical Approach Through the Use of ArcGIS
Posted 3 months ago
I always wanted to acquire GIS capabilities, but my busy schedule as an urban development practitioner did not permit me. However, the advent of big data and the need to remain competitive in the ever-changing global labor market was the push required to embark on the Master of GIS program at the University of Calgary. […]
Using ArcGIS Field Maps to Collect Data on Sidewalk Obstacles in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted 1 year ago
As a Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) Student and a research assistant for Dr. Victoria Fast at the University of Calgary, I had the opportunity to assist in setting up and leading a module for undergraduate students that would require them to recognize barriers in the built environment that would affect the accessibility of […]
Quality Assessment of the OpenStreetMap Road Network in Calgary, Alberta Using ArcGIS Pro Python Notebook
Posted 1 year ago
By rapidly growing the volunteered geographic information (VGI) platforms in recent years, accurate and up-to-date geospatial data are being provided more and more every day. Moreover, these open sources data are easily and freely accessible to the users. This creates a challenge for the various governmental mapping organizations which have well-established mandates to map the […]
Creating an Animated Map of Oil and Gas Drilling Activity in Alberta, Canada with ArcGIS Pro
Posted 1 year ago
Creating an animated map of oil and gas drilling activity in Alberta, Canada with ArcGIS Pro
Reflecting on the 2021 ECCE App Challenge
Posted 2 years ago
Reflecting on the 2021 ECCE App Challenge as a first-timer where we mapped the problem that Indigenous Canadians continue to face accessing clean water.
Reducing Inequalities In Canada – 2021 ECCE App Challenge
Posted 2 years ago
The ECCE App Challenge for 2021 focused on the United Nations Sustainability Goal 10, Reducing Inequality. My name is Chelsea Fitzpatrick (MGIS candidate) and I am one of the ECCE student associates for the Geography Department at the University of Calgary....
A ‘Mind Map’ of GIScience Basics
Posted 2 years ago
This ‘mind map’ was originally created for my PhD candidacy exam preparation, to help me organize, understand, and memorize knowledge and concepts regarding GIScience. The ‘mind map’ includes four main parts: architecture design, database management systems, geospatial data, and data manipulation. Additionally, I briefly went over the basic concepts and technologies of photogrammetry and digital […]
Identifying Dense Oil and Gas Producing Regions for Methane Emissions Verification Screenings in Alberta, Canada Using ArcGIS Pro
Posted 2 years ago
Identifying dense oil and gas producing regions in Alberta for methane emissions verification screenings with kernel density analysis
Visualizing Geolocated Methane Concentration Measurements in ArcGIS Pro
Posted 2 years ago
How to use ArcGIS Pro for concentration mapping of methane concentrations measured with a portable device, helping to detect methane leaks from oil and gas production facilities.
