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| Metro State College Hosts Geospatial Enterprise Program Students at Metro State College in Denver gathered to hear professionals from the geospatial industry talk about their work and their professional organizations on 22 February. Mark Hess, Rocky Mountain Region Treasurer, delivered a dynamic presentation of his work for Ocean Imaging, including projects in precision agriculture, kelp bed mapping, oil spill monitoring, and wetlands mapping, peppered with amusing stories and colorful slides. Mark also discussed the benefits of ASPRS student membership. Sheila Pelczarski, RMR Communications Coordinator, offered a few additional comments based on her experience working at Denver Water. Also in attendance was Pete Gomez, an information manager with Xcel Energy, who talked about Xcel’s use of Mobile GIS for their utility system management. Pete is a member of GITA and talked about the benefits of that organization. Karen Brandt, GIS Analyst with the City of Broomfield, presented examples of her work for the city as well as her research as a student at the Colorado School of Mines. Karen was there to represent URISA. All three organizations partner with ACSM, PLSC and GIS Colorado to organize the annual “GIS in the Rockies” conference. A lively Q&A session followed the presentations by Pete, Mark and Karen. It was obvious that Mark Hess had captured the imaginations of the students, as most of their questions were directed to him. ASPRS membership literature was set out for the students to take away, and many of them did. Kudos to Mark for an excellent presentation and for carrying the torch for ASPRS! Event organizer Dr. Stella Todd wrote the following note the next day: “Thanks again for taking the time to come to Metro and talk to our students. I have already gotten some great feedback from my students about how much they learned from the event. There is no better way to determine a good career path for oneself than to meet people who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their profession.”This page last updated June 23, 2006 |