Living Maps review is a new online journal about maps, map making and thinking of mapping (I'm on the editorial board of the journal). As the launch email describes: "map making as a democratic medium for visual artists, writers, social researchers and community activists. The journal has its roots in the highly successful series of … Continue reading Living Maps Review launched today
The last day of AAG 2015 is about citizen science and OpenStreetMap studies. The session Beyond motivation? Understanding enthusiasm in citizen science and volunteered geographic information was organised together with Hilary Geoghegan. We were interest to 'explore and debate current research and practice moving beyond motivation, to consider the associated enthusiasm, materials and meanings of participating in citizen … Continue reading AAG 2015 notes – day 4 – Citizen Science & OpenStreetMap Studies
While sorting out our departmental GIS library, I came across a small booklet titled Computers and the Renaissance of Cartography from 1976. It was written by Dr Tom Margerison, the first editor of New Scientist, and describes the activities of the Experimental Cartography Unit (ECU), which pioneered the use of computers for geographical and cartographical … Continue reading Computers and the Renaissance of Cartography (1976)
This entry is based on my article that was published in GIS Professional, December 2007 issue. Reproduced with permission from GIS Pro. AGI’07 was the setting for a provocative debate on whether "GI is a bad career choice". Speaking for the motion were GiSPro publisher Stephen Booth and AGI past chair Simon Doyle. Vigorously opposing … Continue reading How can we ensure that GI is a good career choice?
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