Indiana Geographic Information Office

Visit the IGIO in room 118 at the Purdue Road School Expo today! Meet our GIS Outreach and Project Coordinators and get to know our Indiana LTAP Transportation Partners! You can learn more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/g-sHtznC #IndianaGIS #IGIO #GISOutreach #GIO

The IGIO is thrilled to announce that Marianne Cardwell has been appointed as Indiana’s third Geographic Information Officer (GIO)! ? Marianne brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the Deputy GIO of Programs and Outreach at IGIO. She holds a B.S. in Geography from Michigan State University, an M.S. in Geographic and Cartographic Sciences from George Mason University, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Indiana University. Her 20-year career in the private sector saw her applying GIS to government projects, utilities, airports, and defense sites. Prior to joining IGIO, she was the Director of Geoinformatics at the Polis Center at IUI. She has also played a key leadership role within the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC), serving as both a board member and president. Marianne is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and GIS Professional (GISP). ? As Deputy GIO, Marianne led key IGIO initiatives, including the annual Data Harvest, State Imagery and Elevation Programs, and cross-government outreach efforts to strengthen public and private partnerships. Her expertise and leadership have been instrumental in advancing Indiana’s Strategic Plan for GIS. Now, as Indiana’s Geographic Information Officer, Marianne will ensure the state meets the GIS requirements outlined in IC 4-23-7.3 and will continue to enhance Indiana’s GIS infrastructure in support of state agencies, counties, and local governments. ? Congratulations, Marianne! We look forward to your leadership in shaping the future of GIS in Indiana! #IndianaGIS #GeospatialLeadership #GISCommunity

The IGIO is delighted to invite you to one of our upcoming in-person meetings, where we will discuss the latest advancements in our state’s imagery and elevation program. ? During these sessions, the IGIO will cover: (1) details of the imagery and elevation programs, (2) how to access datasets, and (3) the option of acquiring additional geospatial data sets such as contours, building outlines, impervious areas (roads, sidewalks, and driveways), and USGS 3DHP hydrology for your community. Streamlining the procurement process eliminated the need for internal RFPs, contract management, QA/QC, and public access storage, making it easier for all levels of government to access these valuable resources. ? Roadshow Details: - Columbia City, IN | March 18th, 11am to 1pm - Madison, IN | March 19th, 11am to 1pm - Richmond, IN | March 20th, 11am to 1pm Woolpert will generously provide lunch for all attendees. To ensure an accurate headcount for catering, we kindly request that you RSVP by March 17, 2025 using the Roadshow Registration form (https://lnkd.in/gYnyRjGh). Upon completion of the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a calendar invite for your selected event. ? We look forward to seeing you on the road! #GetINthePicture #GIS #IndianaGIS #Lidar #Orthoimagery #2025Collection #IGIO

The Indiana Management Performance Hub (MPH) and Indiana Chief Data Officer Pete Miller invite the statewide data community to the eighth annual Data Day. ?Data Day 2025 is set for 9 a.m.?May 14, 2025?at the Conference Center & Auditorium of the Indiana Government Center in downtown Indianapolis. Registration is now open for Data Day 2025, as well as the call for presentations for our concurrent breakout sessions. https://lnkd.in/gX3nazyd #dataevent #data #indianapolis

Exciting news for Indiana! The Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO) is, in partnership with Woolpert, thrilled to announce the start of the first flight lines for collecting high-resolution imagery and LiDAR data. This marks the beginning of the four-year imagery collection program to enhance our state's geospatial data infrastructure. ? Our imagery will have an impressive base resolution of 3 inches, while the LiDAR data will be collected at USGS Quality Level 1 with a point density of 25 points per square meter. Check out the flight plan status map below to see the progress of our collection efforts. For those who love tracking flights in real time, you can view the live flight path on any given day using FlightAware.?To get a live status of the collection and to be a part of our "Get IN the Picture" initiatives (https://lnkd.in/gnac2Bjn), we encourage schools and the public to create something that can be captured from the air.? ? Stay tuned for updates, and visit our Imagery Program?(https://lnkd.in/gsSCPg_4) and Elevation Program (https://lnkd.in/g6CXupam)?pages for more details on the value of this information, how to access it, and, most importantly, how this data benefits our communities. You can also subscribe to the IGIO's Newsletter, GeoINsights, for monthly updates on programs like these. Click here to sign up: https://lnkd.in/ezyeXD97 #GetINthePicture #GIS #IndianaGIS #Lidar #Orthoimagery #2025Collection #IGIO

You are invited to #GetINthePicture by joining the IGIO to create a landmark that will be captured in Indiana's 2025-2027 aerial imagery. This is a chance to showcase your creativity, represent your community or organization, and be part of an official ortho-photography project!?Visit our website (https://lnkd.in/gnac2Bjn) to learn more about, and sign up for, this program! Ideas for projects include:? - Large-format U.S. or world maps? - Enlarged organization?logos or mascots? - Enlarged abstract art? Be creative! Images will be collected starting February 14, 2025, beginning in south-central Indiana, and finishing in north-central Indiana by late spring. In 2026, the eastern third of the state will be photographed, followed by the western third in 2027. Organizations of all kinds are invited to participate! More information and resources will be added to the website as we get closer to the flight date, and participants can stay updated by signing up for our email list on the website. For inquiries or if you have questions, please email [email protected]. Please feel free to distribute this information throughout your organizations. We look forward to your participation!

Today, we celebrate Megan LaMade Compton as she steps down from her role as Indiana’s Geographic Information Officer. Megan’s vison and dedication elevated the Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO) to new heights and fostered collaborations across our geospatial community. While the IGIO will miss her guidance, we are excited for her as she takes on a new role as a Senior Policy Advisor with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). As we wish Megan success in her next chapter, the IGIO remains steadfast in fulfilling its responsibilities as outlined in Indiana Code 4-23-7.4 (https://lnkd.in/gszty_mb). The IGIO will continue to provide the data, resources, and support that Indiana relies on to power programs and services statewide. If you require assistance from the IGIO, please email: [email protected]. #Farewell #IGIO #GIS #IndianaGIS #Leadership

#IGIC's annual #GIS conference will bring together professionals from across #Indiana to share and learn how to develop, maintain, and use #geospatial data and technology as a foundation to support virtually everything we do in government or in business. 20- or 50-minute time slots are available for presentations. Abstracts must be submitted by Jan 31. For more info: https://ow.ly/Rmiz50U5fZY #IGIC2025

#INGISDay2024 brought over 340 attendees, 20 exhibitors, 31 students, 40 volunteers, and 12 state agencies together to celebrate 25 years of GIS Day! Governor Eric Holcomb addressed Indiana's GIS Day attendees and you can view that address here: https://lnkd.in/g8KwAXzW Thank you to everyone who attended! Please check your emails for a feedback survey to help us improve, or tell us what you would like to see again! Thank you to Aiden Whitney and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for sharing these photos with the IGIO!

?? GIS Day 2024 - Indianapolis ?? I had the incredible opportunity to attend GIS Day 2024 in Indianapolis, where I was able to connect with industry professionals, learn about the latest innovations in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and exchange ideas on the future of spatial data. A huge thank you to the organizers and everyone involved in making this event such a success! Your hard work and dedication to bringing the GIS community together truly made it an enriching experience. ?? From insightful presentations to ESRI labs, GIS Day reminded me of the immense potential that spatial data has to shape solutions for real-world challenges. It's inspiring to see so many passionate individuals working to make a positive impact through GIS technology. I look forward to staying connected and continuing to learn and grow within this dynamic field. Here's to more collaboration and innovation in the GIS world! #GISDay2024 #GIS #Geospatial #Networking #ESRI #TRIMBLE #USGS #IGIC #WOOLPERT #AWS #DATAMARK #WHTGIS #IGIO #IDNR