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The USGS released the new Landsat Next factsheet. Landsat Next will ensure the continued continuity of the Landsat program and is expected to launch in 2030.  Learn more about the new generation of Landsat and what it can do for your operations- pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2024/3005/f…

Hot off the press! The 2nd edition of Remote Sensing with ArcGIS Pro is now available on Amazon (as an eBook or hardcopy). amazon.com/Remote-Sensing…

The USGS has made Landsat 9 data available! Start downloading! usgs.gov/news/technical…

Great news from our friends at NASA/USGS. Landsat 9 has passed review and is now operational! blogs.nasa.gov/landsat9/2022/…

Using Landsat data from 1985–2017, researchers classified vegetation areas into forests, savanna, or grassland. Results estimated native savannas and forests declined at 0.5% per year, around 750,000 hectares annually. 55% of the original distribution remains.

The ASPRS is offering student awards totaling $38,000 to support those pursuing studies within the geospatial disciplines. The deadline for submitting applications for the ASPRS Student Scholarships is Nov 8, 2021. More info- asprs.org/education/aspr….

Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s (VSGC) 2022-23 Scholarship/Fellowship program is now accepting applications for undergrad scholarships and grad. fellowships. Undergrad Research Scholarships: vsgc.odu.edu/undergraduates… Graduate Research Fellowships: vsgc.odu.edu/graduatefellow…

Saint Louis University has a cluster hire (5-8 positions) involving Geospatial Science, GPS/PNT, Geoinformatics, Geomatics, photogrammetry, remote sensing, smart cities, health, and more.... More info here: slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers

A former Hokie is looking to hire a GIS analyst (in Japan). DoD clearance required. More info. here: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default…

Today is #EarthObservationDay and the continuation of @earthsciweek.Download the EOD poster, Rivers: Our National Water Resource and let us know how you like the game!bit.ly/3oVHo7i Explore here for other EOD resources, bit.ly/3FEHpTm @USGSLandsat @NASA_Landsat

The WyGISC geospatial forum is tomorrow (10/21) from 12-1 (WY time, or 2:00 eastern time). The topic is ‘HD Maps for autonomous vehicle navigation’, presented by Chris Campbell, Product Director HD Maps, Sanborn. More info & registration: wygisc-geospatial-forum.eventbrite.com

My NASA Data seeks an intern to develop resources using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with remotely-sensed data to promote understanding of Earth system phenomena for students and teachers in grades 3-12. More info here nasacentral.force.com/s/course-offer….

Saint Louis University and Harris-Stowe State University is recruiting a joint faculty, tenure track assistant professor in Geospatial Science, starting Fall 2022. More info here: slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/…

#Forest degradation became the largest process driving #carbon loss in #BrazilianAmazon, says recent study using - among other satellites -@esa's #SMOS data. The upcoming #Biomass mission will provide crucial information on the state of our forests. More: bit.ly/3vmzVOg

Sentera is seeking UAS Operations Internship candidates. More info about internships and other opportunities is available from apply.workable.com/sentera/#jobs or apply.workable.com/sentera/j/1900…

ASPRS student scholarship applications are open until November 8th, with several of the awards increasing in value this year ($38,000 in total). The award form and details are available online: asprs.org/education/aspr….

Get ready for today's launch of Landsat 9! You can virtually view the launch (@NASA_TV), or access other launch activities. More info here landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/article/gearin…

Test your skills as a #Landsat expert with this memory game @BallAerospace created! 🛰️ ow.ly/ZlgF50G94V8

VT ICTAS has scholarships available to Virginia Tech students. This scholarship will cover the cost ($175) of the FAA Part 107 exam. The scholarship application deadline is Sept. 23. tinyurl.com/ICTAS107

Here are 2 postdoc positions in Remote Sensing and Environmental Data Science at UC Davis. Please contact Yufang Jin ([email protected]) for additional information. Here is a direct link for application recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04286