Gain an in-demand credential in geographic information systems applications.

Are you interested in developing skills that are increasingly sought after
by employers in a wide variety of career fields, including climate science
and engineering, conservation and natural resource management, nonprofit
sectors and governmental agencies?

We invite you to join Dr. Tora Johnson, director of the GIS Laboratory and
Service Center at the University of Maine at Machias, for a live, virtual
presentation and Q&A session on 100% online degrees
<https://machias.edu/online/explore-programs/egis?utm_source=g&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=lst>
and certificates
<https://machias.edu/online/explore-programs/giscert?utm_source=g&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=giscert>
in geographic information systems at 6 p.m. EDT, Thursday, April 8.

The informal open house is open to prospective students of all ages and
backgrounds. Working professionals and degree-holders looking to pursue a
flexible, part-time online certificate are especially encouraged to attend!

Adding this credential to your resume will give you a competitive edge
against other job applicants in your degree field, and can open the door to
exciting opportunities in the geospatial workforce.

Register for the event today! You’ll receive a Zoom invite via email.
Thursday, April 8, 6 P.M. EDT
<https://ummachias.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0Q3l00000WRukkEAD>
<https://ummachias.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0Q3l00000WRukkEAD>
Click here to register!
<https://ummachias.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0Q3l00000WRukkEAD>

What is GIS? GIS (geographic information systems) is a framework for
gathering, managing, and analyzing data that's rooted in the science of
geography. As a GIS certificate student, you'll learn about:

   - GIS software
   - basic map concepts
   - satellite positioning and navigation systems
   - data visualization, modeling and analysis

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Tora Johnson, PhD (she/ her)
Chair, Division of Environmental & Biological Sciences, Science Hall 107a
Director of GIS/ Associate Professor, GIS Lab & Service Center, Torrey Hall
223 University of Maine at Machias
[log in to unmask] ~ (207) 255-1214 ~ Twitter: @toradignity
Maine Geospatial Institute
<https://www.maine.edu/students/maine-geospatial-institute/> | University
of Maine System


Need to make an appointment with Tora during office hours? Go to
http://bit.ly/toraofficehours

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