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 and certificates 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.
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
Director of GIS/ Associate Professor, GIS Lab & Service Center, Torrey Hall 223 University of Maine at Machias
Need to make an appointment with Tora during office hours? Go to http://bit.ly/toraofficehours