NEURISA Bulletin: This email contains information useful to NEURISA Members. [http://neurisa.org/resources/EmailTemplates/2016%20-%20EBLAST%20-%20TEMPLATE/images/icon_facebook.png]<http://www.facebook.com> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandURISA> [http://neurisa.org/resources/EmailTemplates/2016%20-%20EBLAST%20-%20TEMPLATE/images/icon_twitter.png]<http://twitter.com> Twitter<https://twitter.com/NEURISA> [http://neurisa.org/resources/Pictures/Logos/newNEURISA_logo_with_TagLine.png] NEURISA Bulletin: October 11, 2016 NEURISA Day 2016 Announcements ________________________________ What: Annual NEURISA Day Conference<http://neurisa.org/page-1862575> When: November 14, 2016 Where: The Great Wolf Lodge<https://www.greatwolf.com/new-england> in Fitchburg, MA How: View additional details on the NEURISA Day web page<http://neurisa.org/page-1862575> and register as a participant or vendor, or submit a Poster/Web Application for a chance to win cash prizes. Details: This value-packed one-day conference, during Geography Awareness Week<http://nationalgeographic.org/education/programs/geographyawarenessweek/about/?ar_a=1>, will include a keynote session, exhibitors, a poster/web application competition, and presentations from professionals in the GIS community. Program: The NEURISA Day Organizing Committee is excited to present a comprehensive program of talented speakers, focused presentations, and more. Please take a moment to review the Program<http://neurisa.org/resources/Pictures/NEURISA%20Day%20Program_Revised.pdf>. Agenda: From breakfast in the morning to the Networking Session at the end of the day the NEURISA Day Conference provides significant value packed into a single day. To begin your planning please take a moment to review the Agenda<http://neurisa.org/resources/Pictures/Agenda_Revised.pdf>. Call for Posters and Web/Mobile Applications: There is still room for posters and web/mobile application submissions. This competition is open to everyone - not just students. Sumissions do qualify for GISP Certification points. NEURISA will give cash awards for first place ($100) and free NEURISA Day 2017 registration for second place entries with the highest scores in two Categories: Best Poster and Best Web Based/Mobile Application. NEURISA will announce the winners during the conference - winners must be present!. Further, The Northeast Arc User Group<http://northeastarc.org> (NEARC) will be sponsoring student registrations for the first 5 poster or web app submissions for NEURISA Day! Register<http://neurisa.org/event-2229961> soon to secure a remaining sponsorship. Thank you NEARC! Call for Vendors: NEURISA Day is noted as an affordable venue for promoting your geospatial services and capabilities. The agenda is designed to provide conference attendees significant time and opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations with participating vendors as a means to build introductions and discover mutual business or professional interests. There are several slots still available. Register<http://neurisa.org/event-2229961> soon. Call for Moderators: Aspiring or currently certified GISCI<https://www.gisci.org> GISPs (GIS Professionals) can earn points toward achieving or maintaining their GISP certification by volunteering as a session moderator. Moderating a session is easy and a fantastic opportunity to gain simple presentation experience and exposure. Please contact Mark Haberle<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you would be interested in helping out. Lodging Incentives: NEURISA Day is already known as an affordable value-packed conference due to its single day format and low cost registration fee. With that in mind the NEURISA Day Organizing Committee worked hard to find a venue that provides inexpensive lodging options for those that need to travel. We are pleased to announce that Wolf Creek Lodge has extended discounted hotel rooms for participants and their families. * Discounted hotel rooms are available at Great Wolf Lodge the nights of Nov 13 and 14. * $99 per night, plus $29.99 daily resort fee. (Normal rate is $199/night plus fee.) * Good for one standard room, and includes up to 4 water park passes. (Great if you want to bring the family!) ________________________________ News ________________________________ Seacoast NH and ME GIS Listserv<http://seacoastgis.org/mailman/listinfo/list_seacoastgis.org> The Seacoast NH and ME GIS Listserv is returning! This is an email listserv that is open to everyone in the greater Seacoast NH, ME and MA area. It is ideal for anybody practicing GIS in the area as it is a great networking tool that serves as a place locally on the Seacoast to go to for advice and the announcement of events. URISA Board Election Results Announced<http://www.urisa.org/news/2016/09/16/press-release/urisa-board-election-results-announced> NEURISA is pleased to announce our very own chapter board member, James Armstrong, has been elected to the national URISA board. Go James! Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) recently approved Addresses as a new National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) theme<https://www.fgdc.gov/topics/national-address-database/index_html>. The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) established the National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) Address Theme in August 2016. The Lead Agencies for the Theme are the Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau. Syracuse Metro GIS Group is looking for GIS users<http://www.nysgis.net/syracuse-metro-gis-group> The Syracuse Metro GIS Group (Onondaga/Syracuse Region, Central NY Region) is looking for GIS users in their region (Onondaga County, Cayuga County, Southern Oswego County, and Northern Madison County) who would like to join a regional user group. The last meeting of the regional group was held in April 2015. ________________________________ Job Opportunities ________________________________ GIS Analyst<http://app.jobvite.com/m?3sEJeiwQ> AIR Worldwide, Boston, Massachusetts As GIS Analyst, you will be part of the Product Management team in AIR and working to support existing products and build new products. You will be responsible for crafting the spatial analytical requirements for AIR’s industry leading catastrophe modeling application. This includes gathering the requirements for spatial analytics from stakeholders and clients as well as defining the interactive analytics that are a cornerstone of our products. You will also conduct research in new and evolving GIS technologies and help us translate them into products. Additionally, you will perform spatial analysis, create and maintain a variety of spatial databases required for the different products. Senior GIS Analyst<https://cs.monroecounty.gov/hrapply/uploads/File/Job%20Announcements/2016/Senior%20Geographic%20Information%20Systems%20Analyst,%20prov.pdf> Monroe County Department of Environmental Services, Rochester, NY This is a senior-level technical position responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of various Geographic Information System (GIS) projects and monitoring GIS related activities in a municipality. Duties include performing field work, and working in various weather conditions and on uneven terrain. This position differs from Geographic Information Systems Analyst in the increased complexity and broader scope of work such as the coordination of projects and prioritizing work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Manager of Operations - GIS or other higher level staff member with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement and decision making. General supervision may be exercised over a subordinate staff. Does related work as required. GIS Analyst<https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=16000787> Massachusetts Office of Information and Technology, Boston, MA The Massachusetts Office of Information and Technology is the lead technology and innovation agency at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch. MassIT’s mission is to advance the digital business of government to meet the evolving needs of the state’s constituents, schools, businesses, and local governments. MassIT serves more than 150 diverse state agencies as well as the various cities, towns, and public schools across Massachusetts. Through the Office of Geographic Information (MassGIS), the Commonwealth has created a comprehensive, statewide database of spatial information for mapping and analysis supporting emergency response, environmental planning and management, transportation planning, economic development, and transparency in state government operations. MassGIS is currently looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team. GIS Analyst<https://www.vhb.com/Pages/Careers-Search.aspx> VHB, Various regional offices VHB is seeking to hire a number of GIS Analysts to join our growing team in our northeast regional offices. This position could be based out of VHB's Watertown, MA, Bedford, NH, Worcester, MA or Wethersfield, CT. The qualified candidate will work within the Technology Services Group to provide a range of GIS services to a diverse set of clients in areas such as transportation, municipal, energy, institutional, real estate, and federal. GIS Intern<mailto:[log in to unmask]> City of Cambridge IT Department, Cambridge, MA The City of Cambridge is looking for a part-time GIS Intern. A major theme of this position is the use of 3D within GIS. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience using ESRI ArcGIS, worked with relational databases, and has experience with 3D. Only individuals with proven, hands on GIS experience will be considered. Experience with 3D in GIS applications, CityEngine, SketchUp, Python, or SQL Server a plus Research and Instructional Technologist<https://career.wellesley.edu/postings/1310> Wellesley College, Wellesly, MA The Research and Instruction Technologist for Data and GIS provides technical and pedagogical support for the growing data-driven research and statistical and geospatial instruction at Wellesley College. Principal tasks will center on assisting faculty and students across natural science, social science, and humanities disciplines, in finding, creating, and analyzing a wide variety of data for classroom assignments and research projects. Geoscience Laboratory Technician<http://worcester.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=77005> Worcester State University y, Worcester, MA Worcester State University has a part time position available to support the Geoscience program including some GIS support. Position is 16 hours a week, suitable for a local undergraduate/graduate student. Geospatail Intern<http://www.travelers.com/howtoapply> Business Intelligence & Geospatial Development Program Travellers Insurance, Hartford,CT Looking for robust experience in cutting-edge mapping and analytics projects in the field of Geospatial? We are looking to fill our Geospatial intern class for the Summer of 2017. The successful candidate will assist on an innovative geospatial collaborative Property & Casualty insurance initiative. Candidates should have proficiency with basic GIS concepts for data downloading, review, and compiling, metadata creation and editing, as well as spatial analysis to generate new data sets Sr. GIS Data Analyst's<https://www.smartrecruiters.com/CoronaEnvironmentalConsulting/98575518-sr-gi> Corona Environmental Consulting, Rockland, MA The Sr. GIS Data Analyst's primary role is to lead the data management process supporting geospatial software solutions. The Sr. GIS Data Analyst is responsible for overseeing and maintaining multiple large relational and NoSQL databases which support many enterprise software systems and consulting efforts. The appropriate candidate will have a strong understanding of data, database, geospatial, and software engineering concepts and best practices. ________________________________ Events ________________________________ NY GIS Association Geospatial Summit<http://neurisa.org> New York University Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology, Brooklyn, New York October 20-21 The NYS GIS Association will hold the 2016 NYS GeoSpatial Summit on October 21, 2016, at the DB Pfizer Auditorium within the New York University Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology in downtown Brooklyn, New York. This one-day event, with an evening reception the night before, will feature seven excellent keynote speakers who will give talks on a variety of topics. In addition to learning about cutting edge geospatial technology and implementations, attendees will also have opportunities to network with colleagues and GIS professionals from across New York State. Long Island GIS User Conference<http://events.esri.com/info/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventSearch&slc=true#/21193> Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY November 16 Please join us for the Long Island GIS User Conference at Stony Brook University, Wang Center, on Wednesday, November 16th. Registration for the event is required. Other info, including agenda, can be found on the LIGIS website<http://www.ligis.org/?p=1091>. ________________________________ Great Reads/Resources ________________________________ * Scans Unveil Network of Cities in Cambodia<http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/20/science/angkor-wat-cambodia-archeaology.html?_r=0> * Interchange Choreography<http://www.c82.net/work/?id=350> * Geospatial Education - Does It Matter Which Software You Learn?<http://vcgi.vermont.gov/blog/software_survey_20160923> * Program on Applied Demographics (PAD)<https://pad.human.cornell.edu/index.cfm> * NY Department of State Office of Planning & Development's Geographic Information Gateway<http://opdgig.dos.ny.gov/index.html#/home> * Hurricane Mathew Resources<http://nga.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=8a22b48330094b23b2e7937a56e8c42f> ________________________________ Reminder: The NEURISA Day Conference is fast approaching! The value of this single day conference is significant. We look forward to seeing you there. - The NEURISA Day Organizing Committee ________________________________ Become a NEURISA Sponsor! Click here to find out more information<http://neurisa.org/resources/Documents/2016%20NEURISA%20Documents/NEURISASponsorshipProspectus2016.pdf> Thank you to all of our 2016 sponsors !!! [http://neurisa.org/resources/Pictures/Logos/newNEURISA_logo.png]<http://neurisa.org> New England Chapter of URISA International "The Association for GIS Professionals" www.neurisa.org<http://neurisa.org> NEURISA's Corporate Sponsors AppGeo<http://www.appgeo.com> - Dawood Engineering <http://www.dawood.cc> - CAI<http://www.cai-info.com> - CDM Smith<http://www.cdmsmith.com> Here<https://www.here.com/?map=42.1527,-71.869,10,normal> - Jones Payne Group<http://www.jonespayne.com> - Latitude Geographics<http://www.latitudegeo.com> New England Geosystems<http://www.ne-geo.com> - Tighe&Bond<http://www.tighebond.com> - VHB<https://www.vhb.com> Copyright © 2016 NEURISA. 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