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Open Data and Cool Apps: Blue Raster Presents at IMIA

Posted on by Phil Satlof

Blue Raster Senior Project Manager, Phil Satlof, presented as an invited guest for the International Map Industry Association (IMIA) DC meetup.

From the IMIA website, the mission of the organization is defined:

“The International Map Industry Association is a global organization that represents the world of maps. IMIA brings together leaders from across the spectrum of mapping and location-oriented businesses to connect, share and learn.”

Rosslyn based Esri DC R+D Center hosted the event, featuring presenters from the US Government, private industry and non-profit sectors. Blue Raster and others shared the latest ideas around Open Data and Cool Apps . Alongside presenters from the US Census Bureau, US Forest Service and NOAA, Phil used the opportunity to highlight several long term Blue Raster projects and their data sources:

Partner of the Year: Federal Small Business Specialty

Posted on by Megan Gottfried

Blue Raster is excited to be recognized as the first ever Partner of the Year as part of the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty (FSBS) program. Each of the members has a unique opportunity to connect with the US Federal Government customers and other small business looking for the newest and most creative Esri solutions.

To learn more about our products and federal customers, visit us at the 2017 Esri Fed GIS Conference on February 13-14 at our booth near the small business pavilion, or catch one of our presentations at the Federal Conference:

  • “The Potential of Drones to support Forest and Chimpanzee Conservation”, Phil Satlof and Lillian Pintea from The Jane Goodall Institute, Esri’s Drone Zone, Hall B, Feb 13th at 2:20pm and Feb 14th at 2:00pm
  • “Applying Spatial Analysis Techniques to Make Better Decisions”, Kevin McMaster and Brett Rose from Esri, Feb. 14th, Room 145 A, 8:30am
  • “Small Business Partners Fostering Next Generation GIS”, Amy Ramsdell , Feb. 14th, EXPO Hall Workshop 2, 12:15pm
  • “Analysis and Geoprocessing in ArcGIS Pro”, Chris Gabris, Feb. 14th, Room 146, 4:00pm

Blue Raster has launched several Federal projects in the past year which are featured at the conference, including:

  • Critical Loads Mapper, built for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), helps better understand local and regional vulnerability to atmospheric pollution.
  • The College Map, a collaboration with Sanametrix, and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), is a search tool to geographically narrow down colleges and filter by major. state, school size, and other common search parameters.
  • STATcompiler and the DHS Program Mobile App now available in French, part of a longstanding partnership with USAID to disseminate demographic and health survey data for over 90 countries.

If you can’t make the Federal Conference, the entire Blue Raster team will be participating in the 2017 Esri Developer Summit March 7-10.

STATcompiler et l’Appli Mobile disponibles en français

Posted on by Phil Satlof

The DHS Program STATcompiler and Mobile App — now available in French!

Following the successful launches of the updated STATcompiler and DHS Program Mobile applications, Blue Raster extends the reach of the two platforms into the Francophone world. The Blue-Raster-built Indicator Data API delivers thousands of French-language indicator definitions seamlessly to both STATcompiler and Mobile App users.  The applications recognize the language settings of the device and load the appropriate language and numeric formats, while a new User Interface allows for toggling between English and French.

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The applications feature maps built on Esri ArcGIS Server and customized with the Esri JavaScript API for ArcGIS- which allows for easy addition of French-language labels.
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Putting Trees on the Map: Adventures at the 2016 Esri UC

Posted on by Beth Bodner

The Blue Raster team had a fantastic time at the 2016 Esri User Conference in San Diego earlier this month!

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Highlights:

Chris’s lightning talk on UNICEF: Unless We Act Now

Blue Raster's UNICEF Unless We Act Now poster was awarded in the ICA and IMIA Excellence in the Cartography category

Blue Raster’s UNICEF Unless We Act Now poster was awarded in the ICA and IMIA Excellence in the Cartography category

Participation in the Small Business Walkthrough

Christina’s presentation on the Sustainable Development Goals and The DHS Program

Adrienne’s panel presentation on Effective Geospatial Tools for Sustainable Development

Our booth even received a visit from Globie and the Esri Snapchat team!

Our booth even received a visit from Globie and the Esri Snapchat team!
Our booth visits were more exciting this year because of our campaign to plant a tree for everyone that pinned our map. Blue Raster is very proud to sponsor 526 trees to be planted in Tahoe National Forest through the Arbor Day Foundation

 

We had lots of fun using the new Story Map Cascade template to document our trip. Check out our Esri UC 2016 Story Map for a closer look at our adventures and endeavors with the Arbor Day Foundation. Stay tuned for what we decide to do next year!

 

Blue Raster at Esri UC, June 27–July 1

Posted on by Beth Bodner

Blue Raster is proud to attend our 16th Esri User Conference in San Diego! This year we have teamed up with the National Arbor Day Foundation to replant our national forests. Place a pin on our map at #EsriUC, and we will plant a tree in Tahoe National Forest. Be sure to come check out Blue Raster at booth 2215, near the Sustainable World Showcase! Meet the Blue Raster team, learn about our mapping applications, plant a tree in Tahoe National Forest, and more!

Blue Raster events at Esri User Conference:

Monday
    • Impact of Climate Change on Children (UNICEF)
      Monday (6/27) 4:30pm, Christopher Gabris
      SDCC, Ballroom 20 D – Lightning Talk
    • Visit us in the Map Gallery to see our UNICEF poster
      Monday (6/27) 3:30pm– 7:00pm, Map Gallery Opening and Evening Reception
      SDCC, Sails Pavilion
Tuesday (World Resources Institute)
    •  Using Big Data to Identify Patterns of Deforestation and Drive Action to Protect Forests (World Resources Institute)
      Tuesday (6/28) 2:30pm, Liz Goldman
      Conservation Tower
    • Mapping Sustainable Development Goals (DHS Program), Tuesday (6/28) 3:00pm, Christina Phang, Sustainable Development Tower (Exhibit Hall B1)
    • Community Forest Monitoring (Jane Goodall Institute)
      Tuesday (6/28) 3:15pm
      SDCC, Ballroom 24 C
    • Fish Taco Night in Ocean Beach
      Tuesday (6/28) 7:00pm – Blue Raster’s annual retreat to Ocean Beach for the best fish tacos – Stop by the booth for details
Wednesday
  • Small Business Partners Walk through
    Wednesday (7/29) 1:30pm
  • Panel Presentation – Effective Geospatial Tools for Sustainable Development
    Wednesday (6/29) 3:15pm, Adrienne Allegretti Room 30A

Before you arrive, check out esri.com/events/user-conference/agenda  for a complete schedule of events.

We look forward to seeing everyone and all of the latest mapping trends and technologies, stop by our booth and say hello!

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