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Part of the University of Minnesota's Research and Innovation Office (RIO), U-Spatial facilitates and advances geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and spatial computing across Minnesota and beyond. Ask us for directions.

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MnGeo’s latest report celebrates major achievements in advancing geospatial technology across Minnesota. From boosting data sharing to delivering high-quality geospatial data, the team is helping build a stronger, more connected state. See the progress and what’s next
https://mn.pulse.ly/ndmdiobgz2
July 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today is the final day to submit your map to the U-Spatial Mapping Prize! Open to University of Minnesota grad and undergrad students on the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and Twin Cities campuses! You have until 11:59pm; get clicking! #UMN #SpatialThinking #UniversityofMinnesota
The 2025 U-Spatial Mapping Prize is open for submissions! Open to undergrad and grad students on all five University of Minnesota campuses. Submit your map by 5/16/25 to win up to $1000 or a trip to Esri UC! Full details at z.umn.edu/MappingPrize #UMN #SpatialThinking
May 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The 2025 U-Spatial Mapping Prize is open for submissions! Open to undergrad and grad students on all five University of Minnesota campuses. Submit your map by 5/16/25 to win up to $1000 or a trip to Esri UC! Full details at z.umn.edu/MappingPrize #UMN #SpatialThinking
April 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Coming up today at noon! UMN's Eric Shook will provide an overview of I-GUIDE's Convergence Curriculum for Geospatial Data Science, discussing
- design & structure
- open & freely available materials for in- & out-of-classroom education
- training activities
- plus Q&A! i-guide.io/i-guide-vco/...
Convergence Curriculum for Geospatial Data Science: Overview and Q&A : I-GUIDE
i-guide.io
March 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Need some leadership inspiration?
Grab a spot at our free webinar on Thursday: Building Capacity through Professional Development: How you developed from a GIS technician to a leader in your career. Phenomenal panelists! thegpn.org/page/webinars

@gpn-org.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The call is open for Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place-Based Solutions education grants! An informational webinar from the National Geographic Society is scheduled for March 27, 2025 at 9 am EDT.

#FundingOpportunity #Grants #SpatialThinking

www.nationalgeographic.org/society/gran...
Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place-Based Solutions - National Geographic Society
This funding opportunity supports projects that identify a challenge related to a specific place and its unique conditions and leverages an educational solution using spatial thinking to enable people...
www.nationalgeographic.org
February 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our friends at the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center are hiring a new director! Priority deadline Feb 24; final deadline Mar 17. #UMNjobs wrc.umn.edu/employment
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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🌲🪵 Join us for the 2025 Fridays with a Forester webinar series! In these free online sessions, Extension foresters will discuss key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota landowners. Register now: https://buff.ly/4jYdhGm

#Forestry #NaturalResources #Trees #Minnesota
February 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Interested in teaching a course for the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium Spring Workshops? Workshops are scheduled for May 15, 2025, either online or on the #UMN Twin Cities campus. More info on the MN GIS/LIS website:

www.mngislis.org/page/2025_Sp...
2025 Spring Workshop Instructor Agreement - Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium
Our Mission: To develop and support the GIS/LIS community in Minnesota for the benefit of our people and contributors.
www.mngislis.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Submissions are open for the @bigtenacademic.bsky.social GIS conference! BTAA-GIN invites presentations, lightning talks, and map gallery submissions from any discipline. You do not need to be a Big Ten affiliate, just interested in geospatial research! #GISchat #GeoSky

gin.btaa.org/conference/2...
February 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM