Kevin Haynes
@kevinhaynes.bsky.social
Geospatial Leadership • Data and Technology • India 🇮🇳 • The views expressed here are my own •
Excited for the upcoming Esri User Conference! My spouse will be presenting at the Education Summit, and we’re starting off the week with Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at The Rady Shell. Can’t wait!
a man and a dog are playing guitars and banjo while sitting in wicker chairs ..
ALT: a man and a dog are playing guitars and banjo while sitting in wicker chairs ..
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June 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Excited for the upcoming Esri User Conference! My spouse will be presenting at the Education Summit, and we’re starting off the week with Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at The Rady Shell. Can’t wait!
Wonder why scientists are trying to bring back dinosaurs? They are practicing using CRISPR tech. This is the outcome, gene editing saved the first life. This is the result of decades of federal research funding.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/h...
Baby Is Healed With World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Wonder why scientists are trying to bring back dinosaurs? They are practicing using CRISPR tech. This is the outcome, gene editing saved the first life. This is the result of decades of federal research funding.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/h...
I just met with 5 government agencies to coordinate more streamlined data sharing and everyone agreed to my solutions 😳 I’ve never been in such a successful government meeting. Building relationships is paramount to collaboration.
a baby with a fist in the air and the words mission accomplished below him
ALT: a baby with a fist in the air and the words mission accomplished below him
media.tenor.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I just met with 5 government agencies to coordinate more streamlined data sharing and everyone agreed to my solutions 😳 I’ve never been in such a successful government meeting. Building relationships is paramount to collaboration.
I’m excited to share that I’ve designed and will be teaching a brand-new course at the University of South Carolina: Web GIS Studio (GEOG 310-002) — launching Fall 2025!
April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m excited to share that I’ve designed and will be teaching a brand-new course at the University of South Carolina: Web GIS Studio (GEOG 310-002) — launching Fall 2025!
@gpn-org.bsky.social is all about building community, boosting careers, and opening doors in geospatial. Think: mentorship, leadership, skills, jobs. If you’re just starting out, this network was made for you. thegpn.org
#GPN #Geospatial #GIS #YoungProfessionals #CareerDesign
#GPN #Geospatial #GIS #YoungProfessionals #CareerDesign
Geospatial Professional Network
URISA is evolving to meet the needs of the profession. Introducing our new name, Geospatial Professional Network.
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April 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
@gpn-org.bsky.social is all about building community, boosting careers, and opening doors in geospatial. Think: mentorship, leadership, skills, jobs. If you’re just starting out, this network was made for you. thegpn.org
#GPN #Geospatial #GIS #YoungProfessionals #CareerDesign
#GPN #Geospatial #GIS #YoungProfessionals #CareerDesign
We’re hiring a Geospatial Analyst at the University of South Carolina! Help us build ArcGIS Enterprise tools to support smart campus planning + decision-making.
New role. Big support. Real impact.
Apply by May 12: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185...
#GIS #GeospatialJobs #ArcGIS #HigherEd #NowHiring
New role. Big support. Real impact.
Apply by May 12: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185...
#GIS #GeospatialJobs #ArcGIS #HigherEd #NowHiring
Geospatial Analyst
The Geospatial Analyst will be instrumental in developing and optimizing the university’s geospatial infrastructure, enhancing data-driven decision-making across operational and academic initiatives. ...
uscjobs.sc.edu
March 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We’re hiring a Geospatial Analyst at the University of South Carolina! Help us build ArcGIS Enterprise tools to support smart campus planning + decision-making.
New role. Big support. Real impact.
Apply by May 12: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185...
#GIS #GeospatialJobs #ArcGIS #HigherEd #NowHiring
New role. Big support. Real impact.
Apply by May 12: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185...
#GIS #GeospatialJobs #ArcGIS #HigherEd #NowHiring
Tax wealth, not work.
March 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Tax wealth, not work.
Took my Digital Earth class to the South Caroliniana Library today to check out some of the historical maps in their archives. Amazing to see how cartography has changed over time! #DigitalEarth #GEOG105 #UofSC #SouthCarolinianaLibrary #maps #history
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Took my Digital Earth class to the South Caroliniana Library today to check out some of the historical maps in their archives. Amazing to see how cartography has changed over time! #DigitalEarth #GEOG105 #UofSC #SouthCarolinianaLibrary #maps #history
Sheinbaum’s leadership is a breath of fresh air—bold, smart, and exactly what Mexico and the world needs right now. bit.ly/3Q15uda
Mexican president calls on Google to identify US as 'América Mexicana’
President Claudia Sheinbaum attacks Google for caving into Trump’s meglomaniacal move to change the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America
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February 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Sheinbaum’s leadership is a breath of fresh air—bold, smart, and exactly what Mexico and the world needs right now. bit.ly/3Q15uda
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a collaborator. It’s not about what AI can replace—it’s about what it can empower. Amplifying creativity, refining workflows, and building smarter solutions is just the start. How are you teaming up with AI? Share your thoughts and let’s learn together!
January 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a collaborator. It’s not about what AI can replace—it’s about what it can empower. Amplifying creativity, refining workflows, and building smarter solutions is just the start. How are you teaming up with AI? Share your thoughts and let’s learn together!
To stay innovative, we need to look beyond our own field. Whether it’s borrowing storytelling from journalism, UX from tech, or predictive analytics from data science, cross-pollination of ideas fuels better geospatial solutions. What fields inspire your GIS work? Let’s talk.
January 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
To stay innovative, we need to look beyond our own field. Whether it’s borrowing storytelling from journalism, UX from tech, or predictive analytics from data science, cross-pollination of ideas fuels better geospatial solutions. What fields inspire your GIS work? Let’s talk.
Here's the thing: When you look at challenges geographically, you naturally see how everything connects. Spatial thinking at the top breaks down silos because space is the one thing every department shares.
January 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Here's the thing: When you look at challenges geographically, you naturally see how everything connects. Spatial thinking at the top breaks down silos because space is the one thing every department shares.
Organizations struggle with silos because they organize by function. Finance does finance. Facilities does facilities. Each in their own corner. But real-world problems don't care about our org charts.
January 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Organizations struggle with silos because they organize by function. Finance does finance. Facilities does facilities. Each in their own corner. But real-world problems don't care about our org charts.
Weekend reflection: The most powerful leadership lesson I've learned as a GIO isn't about technology - it's about perspective.
January 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Weekend reflection: The most powerful leadership lesson I've learned as a GIO isn't about technology - it's about perspective.
The Future of Geospatial Leadership is all about collaboration. Leaders in GIS are no longer just managing maps—they're driving strategic decisions across industries. Geospatial technology is reshaping how we manage our world. Are you ready to lead the charge? #GISLeadership #GeospatialManagement
January 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Future of Geospatial Leadership is all about collaboration. Leaders in GIS are no longer just managing maps—they're driving strategic decisions across industries. Geospatial technology is reshaping how we manage our world. Are you ready to lead the charge? #GISLeadership #GeospatialManagement
I passed the AI Fundamentals Certification on Data Camp. 2025 Career Goal: Get better at learning and collaborating with AI. In areas where our skills are just okay, AI empowers us to level up to the top 1%. This is going to be a great year.
January 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I passed the AI Fundamentals Certification on Data Camp. 2025 Career Goal: Get better at learning and collaborating with AI. In areas where our skills are just okay, AI empowers us to level up to the top 1%. This is going to be a great year.
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What a find (via @floragraham.bsky.social)!
The Journal of Universal Rejection, www.universalrejection.org, to which “all submissions, regardless of quality, will be rejected”. Can't wait to go to their conference! Oops! That has been canceled! 😆
#AcademicSky 🧪 ⚒️ #scipol
The Journal of Universal Rejection, www.universalrejection.org, to which “all submissions, regardless of quality, will be rejected”. Can't wait to go to their conference! Oops! That has been canceled! 😆
#AcademicSky 🧪 ⚒️ #scipol
November 26, 2024 at 8:01 PM
What a find (via @floragraham.bsky.social)!
The Journal of Universal Rejection, www.universalrejection.org, to which “all submissions, regardless of quality, will be rejected”. Can't wait to go to their conference! Oops! That has been canceled! 😆
#AcademicSky 🧪 ⚒️ #scipol
The Journal of Universal Rejection, www.universalrejection.org, to which “all submissions, regardless of quality, will be rejected”. Can't wait to go to their conference! Oops! That has been canceled! 😆
#AcademicSky 🧪 ⚒️ #scipol
Reposted by Kevin Haynes
Neat little compass rose on an old flight map.
November 26, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Neat little compass rose on an old flight map.
🎵It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵 The University of South Carolina is celebrating #GISDay in style at the Hollings Library. We'll highlight the diversity of GIS at the original USC, and there will be a big announcement during the Communities of Practice meeting. #GISDay2024
November 19, 2024 at 4:35 PM
🎵It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵 The University of South Carolina is celebrating #GISDay in style at the Hollings Library. We'll highlight the diversity of GIS at the original USC, and there will be a big announcement during the Communities of Practice meeting. #GISDay2024
This app is so refreshing.
November 15, 2024 at 8:25 PM
This app is so refreshing.
November 15, 2024 at 8:08 PM
