E333 - Current & Critical - Jon Neufeld, Understanding Geospatial and Its Impact on our Lives
“As technology gets more and more powerful, it becomes accessible to more and more people. As more people start to use it, they begin to understand it, and they begin to solve problems with it.”
Humans use GIS daily - from the map in their phone guiding them to a new restaurant to local farmers analyzing soil data to determine which crops to grow. In fact, you may use GIS without even knowing it! Jon will help you understand the important role geomatics plays in our daily life, and how it can facilitate innovative solutions to pressing problems. Jon also highlights his favourite resources to learn more about GIS and his optimistic outlook on the tech ecosystem in Alberta.