Together with Ann Arbor SPARK, the Eastern Michigan University Center for Digital Engagement offers a paid Digital Summer Clinic internship. This program helps students and recent graduates find careers in the digital space. These internships are available to all...
Not all GIS software is created equal. When deciding on which GIS software to purchase, there are several things you should look for. #1 Purpose What will you be using the software for? Think about the application area first, such as spatial health analysis, climate...
Recently the National Cancer Institute released its National Cancer Plan which provides a comprehensive framework to develop cancer control strategies, share knowledge, and accelerate progress. The overall objective is to end cancer as we know it; a target that has...
Geospatial analysis is the process of collecting, storing, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data. It has been around for centuries, but how it’s done has changed dramatically over time. The beginning of GIS The earliest known use of geospatial analysis was by the...
In our fast-paced world, rapid analysis is essential to reach plausible explanations with known amounts of certainty. Researchers have previously identified endeavors where Vesta provides forecasting and an understanding of the current determinants. Vesta offers...
When working with real-world data, mistakes can happen. Sensors break or equipment malfunctions, and then what? This is where the concept of missing data, also known as missing values, comes into play. What is Missing Data? Missing data occur when you don’t have...
Modern technology wouldn’t be possible without geographical data. People use geographical data in their daily lives, whether they notice it or not! Have you ever used a GPS to find the best route to get to work? That’s geographical data at work! Geographical data is...
There are 2 categories of data utilized in geographic information systems: Vector Data and Raster Data. This distinction goes back to the founding days of GIS technology, when there were two major types of geographic information systems, one worked with raster data...
On the surface, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis can seem quite mysterious. Where does all that data come from? How can it be rendered into maps? Is it really possible to ask questions about maps—to use them for analysis? Let’s take a...
Geospatial analytics gathers geographic information system (GIS) data from multiple types of technology to help you understand environmental, demographic, and topographic trends. But you may be surprised to learn that you use GIS technology in your daily life. Let's...
