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Rachel Layko
23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 9 of 23 Name: Rachel LaykoCompany: Arizona State University Current position: PhD CandidateAge: 25 Education: BS in biology; minor in marine science, The College of William & Mary In the PhD program at Arizona State University, Layko is working to bring her geospatial background...
Hannah Peterson
23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 8 of 23 Name: Hannah Peterson, Age 28Company: Aero-Graphics, Flight Planner Education: BS in Geology, Utah Valley University, MS in Geography, University of Utah All her life, Peterson has enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and learning about the earth’s processes. This led to pursuing and graduating...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 01/13/2023
Norwegian Public Roads Administration Selects Trimble for Asset Lifecycle Management Geospatial World Forum Returns to Rotterdam Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International The National Geospatial Policy Lists Ambitious Goals to be Achieved by 2035 Geospatial Institute Taps Former LaunchCode Exec to Direct Government, Industry Partnership New Tool Helps Map Where to Develop Clean Energy Infrastructure Asia’s Leading...
James Richards
23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 7 of 23 Name: James RichardsCompany: Benchmark SurveysCurrent Position: Survey Manager–Land, Utility and Measured Building SurveyorAge: 29 Education: Level 3 Surveying Technologies Theory; Level 3 Utility Mapping and Surveying Biography: Richards came out of school chasing the dream of becoming a professional footballer. He signed a...
Megan Young
23 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2023 – 6 of 23 Name: Megan Young Company: California Public Utilities Commission Current Position: Senior Spatial Analyst Age: 31 Education: BS Environmental Systems and Earth Sciences, University of California, San Diego Biography: Young is a leader, a trusted mentor, and a great advocate for the geospatial industry. She serves as...
In the Red
Thermal imagery helps reveal building heat loss Dr. Geoffrey Hay envisioned a solution for an invisible problem in a few milliseconds. Hay, a GIScience professor at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, was perplexed by his higher-than-expected heat bills after moving into his new, modern home that was equipped with “energy-efficient everything.” It was...
