Networking is a critical function for a successful career and every individual must carefully select networking opportunities to maximize returns. In this free after-work workshop we will show you how to network. You will: Learn tips to develop and cultivate your network. Practice your elevator pitch. Participate in a speed networking exercise. LOCATION: GovLoop HeadquartersRead… Read more »
Meet up with science practitioners and GIS professionals to learn how to expand your domain expertise into the world of scientific data management, modeling and analysis. Geography, the science of our world, coupled with geographic information systems (GIS) is helping us understand the Earth and apply geographic knowledge to a host of human activities. AtRead… Read more »
Data is powerful. It can tell us more than we ever hoped to know about ourselves and the world around us. It’s also vital for solving today’s problems and predicting government’s future needs. However, the true power of data is only unveiled when it is coupled with analytics. A 2014 Forrester Survey found that mostRead… Read more »
As part of our learning series leading up to the Next Generation of Government Summit, we spent an evening with Joshua Marcuse, Senior Advisor for Policy Innovation at the Department of Defense, and Beth Flores, a former DoD employee who now runs Impact Hub D.C. We only had an hour but it was enough time for themRead… Read more »
Drones are fast changing the information landscape with the possibility of being the most highly disruptive technology since the cell phone. They are true robots, able to be tasked by their human masters for all types of applications that would otherwise be too difficult or expensive to accomplish. But whether they are used to findRead… Read more »
The recent cybertheft of 22 million federal personnel records at the Office of Personnel Management demonstrates Uncle Sam’s need for cyber experts more accurately than any missing critical skills report. While the breach showcased the need for more cyber professionals, the fact is that public servants are always on the frontline of American defense, noRead… Read more »
People increasingly rely on mobile devices to access information. Field staff within organizations have the same expectation. They require fast, reliable location-based apps to get their jobs done. Attend the next GovLoop & Esri Meet Up to explore easy-to-configure mobile apps that you can quickly put into the hands of mobile workers (or the public).Read… Read more »
The U.S. Congress uses dynamic maps as a way to effectively communicate with the public. At this Meetup, Congressional Staff will show you how they use GIS to present policy initiatives, information about their constituents’ states or districts, and public engagements. You’ll walk away with new ideas on how your organization can improve public outreachRead… Read more »
At this time last year, many government agencies were still in the Internet of Things (IoT) “discovery phase,” trying to understand how the connected network of devices and sensors could be used to provide better services to citizens, increase employee productivity or improve situational awareness. Fast forward one year, and agencies at the federal, stateRead… Read more »
Every two days, we create as much data as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003. Every two days! And we’re talking about Exabytes of data being produced. However, all the data in the world can’t help solve problems or make government more efficient if it isn’t applied correctly. That’s where dataRead… Read more »