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IMAGIN E-News - July 2008
Current News
Eastern Michigan University receives grant to assist Detroit Public Schools with Geospatial Applications - Eastern Michigan University and the Detroit Public Schools are collaborating on a grant from the National Science Foundation which supports a three-year project to help high school students explore opportunities in geo-spatial fields and information technologies.   The program, the Detroit iTest Youth Project (DiTYP), is funded by a $889,000 grant from NSF.
State of Michigan Launches Surface Water Information Mangement System – Michigan’s Departments of Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, and Information Technology recently unveiled the Michigan Surface Water Information Management Sytem (MiSWIM).  The internet-based mapping system allows the public to access water quality information on Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and streams.
St. Clair County, Michigan to Implement GIS Software Solutions for Public Safety – St. Clair County recently hired Geographic Technologies Group to implement an ArcGIS Server-based solution for their county E-911 dispatch center.
Upcoming Events
  • August 4-8, 2008: 2008 ESRI International User Conference, San Diego, CA
  • August 7-11, 2008: NSGIC Annual Conference, Keysonte, CO
  • September 28-October 1, 2008: ESRI Health GIS Conference, Washington, DC
  • October 7-10, 2008: URISA Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
  • March 8 - 13, 2009: ASPRS Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD
  • April 19-22, 2009: GITA Annual Conference, Tampa, FL
  • For more events, see the IMAGIN Calendar of Events
    • Upcoming Training Opportunities
    August 13, 2008   Intermap Technologies Free Webinar The Risks of Outdated Flood Data
    August 18, 2008 D RS&GIS E. Lansing Getting the Most Out of Metadata - AM (FREE)
    August 18, 2008 D RS&GIS E. Lansing Getting the Most Out of Geospatial Data - PM (FREE)
    August 20, 2008 D RS&GIS E. Lansing ArcGIS - Introduction to Geodatabases
    August 21, 2008 D RS&GIS E. Lansing Sports GPS for GIS - AM/PM
    September 15-17, 2008   ESRI E. Lansing ESRI Instructor-Led Courses, East Lansing, MI
    ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality     - Version 9.3
    September 18-19, 2008   ESRI E. Lansing ESRI Instructor-Led Courses, East Lansing, MI
    ArcGIS Desktop III: GIS Workflows and Analysis     - Version 9.3
    For links to Michigan GIS training facilities visit the IMAGIN training page.
    To include your Michigan GIS training in this list, send the details to: enews@imagin.org
    D = IMAGIN Members get a 10% discount on this training.
    Spotlight on Supporting Organizations

    Patrick Engineering Inc.Patrick Engineering Inc. - Since opening our doors more than a quarter century ago, Patrick Engineering has grown into an award-winning, full-service design and construction organization.

    Patrick's GIS practice has been operational for more than ten years. Our clients include a broad mix of both public and private sector organizations including major transportation agencies, water and wastewater utilities, electric and gas utilities, local government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Patrick provides a full suite of GIS consulting services with a growing emphasis on server-based enterprise GIS solutions. Read more about Patrick Engineering Inc. on their GIS home page
    Monroe CountyMonroe County, Michigan – Established in 1817, Monroe County has grown to a population of over 150,000 residents during its long history.  The county’s Planning Department includes the GIS Division, which utilizes Michigan Geographic Framework data to produce maps for county staff and residents.
    Each month, this section will highlight two of our supporting organizations. If your organization would like to be in the spotlight, please contact IMAGIN headquarters about becoming a supporting organization.
    Web Mapping Site of the Month
    Saginaw County GIS Authority (SAGA) – Providing shared resources across municipal borders in Saginaw County, SAGA and its members promote the use of GIS resources to maximize public benefit.  The SAGA interactive mapping site is one example of this collaborate effort.
    Employment
    Job Openings
    Organization Title
    REGIS/Grand Valley Metropolitan Council GIS Analyst/Coordinator
    Grand Valley Metropolitan Council GIS Programmer Analyst
    Michigan State Police Senior Planning Analyst (GIS)
    Washtenaw County GIS Paid GIS Internship
    Team Detroit GIS Analyst
    Trillium Teamologies, Inc. Web Developer (GIS & .NET)
    County of Antrim GIS Technician
    RedBarn Plat Books &
    Cartographic Services/Metro Graphic Arts    		 Cadastral Mapping Manager/GIS Cartographer
    Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) GIS Web Developer
    Telvent Miner & Miner Multiple Positions Available
    Posted by jobs@bluebucket.com GIS Data Conversion Project Manager
    Posted by jobs@bluebucket.com GIS Conversion Technician - 2 Positions Available
    Michigan Tech Research Institute (Formerly Altarum/ERIM) Senior Research Scientist I
    Grand Traverse County Office Clerk / Addresser - Equalization Department
    Grand Traverse County Office Specialist / Annotator - Equalization Department
    InfoGeographics, Inc. Application Developer
    Western Land Services GIS Specialist
    Consulting Engineering Associates Application Developer
    US Census Bureau Geographic Specialist
    To include your job openings, new hires, promotions or GISP certifications in this section, please send the information to enews@imagin.org. Please include the URL for your organization also. Check the IMAGIN jobs page for other openings.
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    Editors:
    • Matt Malone, GIS Coordinator, City of Farmington Hills, Michigan
    • Christopher Blough, GIS Manager, City of Novi, Michigan
    • Derek Moy, Outreach Specialist, MSU Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Science Research and Outreach Services.
    Publication Date: June 2008
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