The use of GIS in science had spread from geography to sociology and criminology and from geology to conservation science, ecology and engineering. Thanks in large part to NCGIA’s core curriculum, GIS ...

Jason Moore tells of how two fire departments use geographical information systems (GIS) to improve response and reduce community risk.

Through the free online GSMNP GIS portal, the many varied data sets collected in the park over decades come to life in bright, colorful layers.

The city's geographic information system (GIS) efforts began in the late 1980s. The system was originally designed to be an automated mapping/facilities management (AM/FM) system for the utility ...

Before entering politics, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz taught geography where he was an early adopter of geographic information systems.

As geoscientists around the country observe Nov. 15 as National Geographic Information Systems Day, Mississippi State University researchers are using GIS to generate new insights and interactive maps ...

GIS is a computer program that displays data on maps. It is often used by federal officials to plan their response to natural disasters or by engineers to develop roadways. Stark County has its ...

Officials in local government are turning to technology to improve the physical accessibility of their city sidewalks. GIS ...

Miami-Dade County, Fla., is counting on new GIS services to enhance its new next-generation 911 (NG911) routing system and provide more accurate, comprehensive emergency routing data to help ...

Wyoming faces significant challenges with weather conditions on its interstate highways, particularly due to its location in the Rocky Mountains region.