Geographers without Borders

Mar 05 2025 28 ep. 42 mins 18

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Women in GIS presents "Geographers without Borders". This interview-style podcast brings you guests from around the world to share about their niche in geography. From GIS to Urban Planning to Marine Biology, scientists and professionals around the world use the science of geography to solve problems critical to humanity every day. With Host, Shannon Foxx-Day, and Producer, Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn.

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Mar 05 2025 39 mins

Claire is an OG photogrammetrist, passionate about geospatial technology and digital mapping. She founded KAPPA Mapping in 2003, and currently leads CornerstoneEnergy Services to new markets with her expertise and breadth of knowledge and skills. Claire is an American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing certified photogrammetrist, which is taking photographs and very preci

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