GeoInspirations - Articles and Podcasts

Directions Magazine has been privileged to work with some of the most influential minds in the geospatial industry. Over the years, we have showcased their innovations with the hope of inspiring our readers to greater heights. Dr. Joseph Kerski joins us for our newest series, GeoInspirations. He is interviewing some of those men and women who have changed the face of our industry, shining a light on the importance of geography. We hope that you’re inspired to make a difference with geography in your corner of the world.
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Andres Abeyta - Helping People Learn Geotechnologies Online
GeoInspirations: Pakrad Balabanian - Geospatial Education Champion for the Middle East
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Dr. Sarah Bednarz - Developing Spatial Habits of Mind for a Better World
GeoInspirations: Alastair Bonnett - Defining Geography Beyond the Map
GeoInspirations: Erik Bushland, Letting Students Fly
Geoinspirations: Mark Bushman - Pushing the Boundaries Forward in Ecology, Education, and Beyond
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Patricia Carbajales-Dale, Promoting GIS for Good
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Allen Carroll, Storyteller and Environmental Champion
GeoInspirations: Jim Castagneri — Counting on Census Geography
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Letisha and Garet Couch - Supporting GIS Through Teamwork
GeoInspirations: Dr. Maria Luisa de Lázaro y Torres on Co-founding Atlas Digital Escolar and Improving Distance Learning
GeoInspirations: Dr. Maria Luisa de Lázaro y Torres on Co-founding Atlas Digital Escolar and Improving Distance Learning(Espanol)
GeoInspirations: Susan DeMar - Positive Role Model, Department Champion
GeoInspirations: Karl Donert - Geography Ambassador to the World
GeoInspirations: Dorothy Drummond, the Never Stop Learning and Traveling Educator
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Jasmine Du - Helping Develop the Next Generation of Geospatial Tools
GeoInspirations: Bob Dulli, a loud and persistent voice for Geo Ed
GeoInspirations: Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux: Pushing geography into the sky — literally
GeoInspirations: Michelle Ellington—Making efficiency a priority
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Bleys Focht - Reminding Us to Stay Open to New Ideas
GeoInspirations: Ann Fritz - Collaborations in the Field and Across Disciplinary Boundaries
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Sona Guliyeva - A Geospatial life opens new horizons
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: David Hansen - Explaining the Power of GIS, Simplified
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Dr. Paulette Hasier - Curating Generations of Cartography
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Timothy Hawthorne - Making GIS accessible to the Masses
GeoInspirations: Raphael Heath, Teaching students to avoid ash clouds & other geo challenges
GeoInspirations: Nathan Heazlewood - GIS is benefiting the planet, enriching career paths, and…is Cool!
GeoInspirations: Dennis Hunink - Educator, Developer, Innovator
GeoInspirations: Dr. Lawrence Joseph - Applying Geography for Better Business
Geoinspirations: Dr. Aikaterini Klonari - Geography was Born in Greece. It Nearly Died There, Too.
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Erika Klose – Advancing the Boundaries of Education and Science through Technology
GeoInspirations: Michelle LeBlanc – GeoEducation from the Library to the Community
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Jenna Leveille - The Land of Opportunity and Inspiration
GeoInspirations: Brett Lucas - Many Hats, Single Focus
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Stace Maples - Archaeologist, Librarian, Tattoo Artist & GIS Evangelist
GeoInspirations: Barry Martinez - Overcoming the Past for a Bright Future in GIS
GeoInspirations: Peggy McKillip - Changing the World One Tree at a Time
GeoInspirations: Judy Mraz - Promoting Geography Education in the Southern Hemisphere and Beyond
GeoInspirations: David Neils - Nature Champion, Career Connector
GeoInspirations: Luis Olivieri, helping youth build futures with GIS
GeoInspirations: Simon Onywere - Shining A Geospatial Light in East Africa and Beyond
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Anita Palmer - Changing the World through GIS Education
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Dr. Alex Philp - Envisioning the Future of GIS in Society
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Denise Powell - Reimagining what a university can be and do
GeoInspirations: René Pretorius - “Don’t Settle for Good Enough.”
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: James Rattling Leaf - Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relevance, and Relationality
GeoInspirations: Randy Raymond, Bringing schools & communities together through meaningful GIS projects
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Eva Reid - Empowering the Geospatial Community, Empowering Women
GeoInspirations: Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
GeoInspirations: Robert Saveland - Geography Educator, War Hero, Lifelong Learner
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Kendis Scharenbroich - Blazing a Trail as GIS President and CEO
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Harold Schuch - Grounding GIS in Geomatics
GeoInspirations: Lauri Sohl - Enabling a Smart City, and Giving Back to the Community
GeoInspirations: Ken Smith’s Passion for Area Research and Retail Analytics
GeoInspirations: Stacey Stark, Touching the Future
GeoInspirations: Dr. Josef Strobl – Moving the Frontiers of GIScience Forward
GeoInspirations: Bill Strong, Focused on What Matters
Geoinspirations: Diana Ter-Ghazaryan - Weaving Together the Humanistic and Cartographic
GeoInspirations: Grant Ian Thrall, Bridging Geography, Business and Economics
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Beth Tulanowski– Breaking down GIS barriers from the University Library
GeoInspirations: Madison Vorva — A Voice for Change
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Ashok & Ishu Wadwani - Implementing a passion for data, technology & education
GeoInspirations Podcast Series: Shannon White, Applying Spatial Thinking and Geospatial Tools for a Career Adventure
Geoinspirations Podcast Series: Dr. John Wilson - Leading Spatial Sciences at USC and Beyond
GeoInspirations: Amy Work - Connecting People, Communities, Geotechnology, and the Environment
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