William & Mary Center for Geospatial Analysis

On Friday the CGA hosted Jessica Wyatt, Nicole V., and Zachariah Long from?City of Newport News. Students learned some of the ins and outs of GIS in local government, and how the tool is growing in importance for city planning and maintenance. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person. If you were unable to join us the recording of this event is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/e2z9yFpk

Join the CGA in welcoming GIS professionals from the City of Newport News for a presentation titled?GIS in Local Government : Organizing Chaos and Empowering Decisions In the world of local government, data is everywhere—but without the right tools, it’s just chaos. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) turns scattered information into powerful, visual insights that help cities and counties make smarter decisions. From mapping infrastructure and tracking public services to planning for growth and responding to emergencies, GIS is the secret weapon that keeps communities running smoothly. Join us as we explore how GIS helps Newport News to organize the madness, streamline operations, and shape the future—one map at a time. This presentation will be given by: Jessica Wyatt– GIS Analyst Nicole V. – GIS Specialist Zachariah Long – GIS Specialist/UAS Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehV7uWfi

We are excited to announce that the 2025-2026 Center for Geospatial Analysis Fellowship application is open! The application period will close March 12th and can be accessed through W&M Human Resources? https://lnkd.in/eRVgwXtC? You will need both a cover letter and resume to upload when you apply, references will be asked for but recommendation letters are not required. We suggest you submit your application before March 11th in case you encounter any issues in the application system. The?CGA?Fellow(s) will help members of the William & Mary community use geospatial technologies and participate in ongoing research and projects. Primary responsibilities of the Fellow(s) include:?GIS/Geospatial Work (40%), Teaching, Research, Academic Support (40%), Administrative duties (10%), and Professional Development (10%). If you would like to learn more about the fellowship, email us at [email protected] to set up an appointment with the current fellows. Please note: The CGA will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Congratulations to Garrett Bellin ‘25 on being featured by William & Mary as a Creative & Critical Thinker. Read more about Garrett’s work here:? https://lnkd.in/e5RhigQY

The CGA is adding a new GIS class to its roster that will use GIS tools to analyze the processes of redistricting in the US with other topics including the Voting Rights Act, gerrymandering, delineating boundaries, and social justice. The course fulfills W&M's COLL 350 undergraduate education requirement: Difference, Equity, and Justice.

This Wednesday and Thursday, William & Mary had a great showing at GeoCon 2024 put on by VAMLIS. It was a great opportunity for learning and networking for all W&M attendees. CGA students, faculty and staff all presented at the conference, with students also submitting StoryMaps and posters to contests.? Graduate student Kibiwott Koech won first place in the Student Posters contest and Sophomore Abigail Bennett won third in the Student StoryMaps and Webapps contest. William and Mary Alum Nicole Carpenter won second place for Analysis projects. You can find Abigail’s StoryMap here: https://lnkd.in/egw8hhNN. Congratulations to Kibiwott, Abigail, and Nick! W&M Speakers at VAMLIS included: Ellen Rowe: Visualizing 20 years of Change in Chesapeake Bay Oysters Garrett Bellin: Using GIS to investigate the disappearance of Cod on the Atlantic Coast? Ananya Bagai: Identifying Ancient Earthworks with LiDAR-Derived Data David Fan: Modeling conservation in the Dragon Run Watershed Lucas Theobald: Mapping Virginia State Park Shoreline Erosion Alexa Busby: Improving Road Safety for Wildlife & Drivers: Maintaining Connectivity & ReducingWildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Loudoun County, VA Matt Gerike, adjunct lecturer: Utilizing Programming in GIS? Nate Spiers & Shannon White: CGA Project sustainability & Cape Cod Marsh Classification Becca Gurysh & Meara Carlin: FeedVA and Transitioning to ExperienceBuilder

Garrett Bellin '25 presented his National Science Foundation (NSF) REU research with Virginia Institute of Marine Science professor Dr. Roger Mann during the SCEMFIS (Science Center for Marine Fisheries) conference in Williamsburg, VA

The CGA is Welcoming Aaron Groth and Micah Schmidt from the OSU Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Fire Program for a virtual presentation. This talk will introduce students to some GIS applications relevant to wildland fire. GIS analysis serves as an essential tool to characterize fire hazard, risk, and potential fire behavior at scales ranging from large landscapes down to individual properties. Additionally, GIS analysis informs collaboration on how and where to prioritize landscape scale treatments for wildfire resiliency across federal, state, Tribal, and private ownerships. Finally, GIS plays a critical role in a community’s wildfire response and recovery. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHiMmV2h

Congratulations to CGA Adjunct Professor Matt Gerike for receiving the URISA Service Award. The Service Award is presented to members who have demonstrated faithful service to URISA and participation in its program over a period of several years. Matt has always stepped up to the plate to provide guidance for the committees he's on, He's prepared and goes above and beyond the call of duty to make things happen. He's also not one to sit and listen during meetings and often has food for thought and great recommendations for the committee to move ahead on pressing matters. He is a great resource to see how they do things in his state and he's willing to share. Congratulations also to Deb Rozeboom, PMP, ENP, GISP who was given the URISA Leadership Award.

Join the CGA in our office (Swem 213) at 1 pm on Oct. 18th to hear from Alumni Seth Gnesin, Ryan Walter, and Rachel L. about their post-William & Mary GIS journeys! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eBVFNZxr