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"The quiet dedication of a hidden hero who made satellite geodesy and global positioning possible. As early as high school, the focused determination of Dr. Gladys West would see her rise to make key contributions to one of the most impactful scientific endeavors of our age."
Read entire article: https://www.xyht.com/gnsslocation-tech/dr-gladys-west/
In June, National Society of Professional Surveyors President Lisa Van Horn presented to Dr. West an award of appreciation for her work in satellite geodesy and her continuing STEM outreach to youth.
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Joined by Elly Ball (CEO-Get Kids Into Survey), a team of NSPS representatives participated in the exhibit hall of the ASCA 2019 annual conference held in Boston, MA June 29-July 1. More than 1,200 Get Kids Into Survey posters (New York and Crime Scene) were picked up by attendees and the NSPS team was able to have direct conversations about Surveying careers with hundreds of attendees. Again, the "Sandbox" was a big hit with attendees. Thanks to SPACECO, Inc. for allowing the use of its Sandbox.
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Tim Burch with the "Sandbox" |
NSPS Trig-Star Committee Chair Jerry Juarez; NSPS Vice-President Tim Burch; President-Elect Mark Sargent; NSPS Executive Director Curt Sumner
NSPS Office Manager Trish Milburn, and Elly Ball CEO-Get Kids Into Survey; not pictured is NSPS Board of Directors member (NH) John Chagnon
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Posted on July 1, 2019 at 12:55 p.m.
NCEES is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 NCEES Surveying Education Award. This annual award recognizes surveying programs that best reflect the organization’s mission to advance licensure for surveyors in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NCEES awarded the New Mexico State University Geomatics/Surveying Engineering program the $25,000 grand prize. Six additional prizes were awarded to qualifying programs to assist with each program’s continued efforts to promote the importance and value of surveying licensure. The award jury considered criteria such as student outcomes and involvement, outreach and recruitment, and the promotion of licensure. The award jury met June 27, 2019, in Clemson, South Carolina, to select the winners.
NCEES Surveying Education Award juror Henry Dingle, P.S., stated, “The jury was very impressed with the constant advancement of the geomatics/surveying engineering program over the last four years. It could be a model for other programs across the country.”
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Dr. Charles A. “Tony” Nettleman will join host Curt Sumner for a discussion of the status of surveying education, and his recently developed “University”.
We encourage readers of this newsletter to visit the archives to hear previous editions of the NSPS Radio Hour at: americaswebradio.com/nsps-radio-hour.
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In condolence and support of fellow Virginians who are survivors or families of victims of the May 31 shooting in Virginia Beach, the Virginia Association of Surveyors (VAS) Board made a $500 contribution to the Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund, created and partnered by the City of Virginia Beach and the United Way of South Hampton Roads. This was matched by a $500 contribution from the VAS Tidewater Chapter. The shooting occurred in the office of the city’s public works department where many Surveyors file plans and permit applications. Many local Surveyors knew personnel in the department, and several victims had connections to the surveying and engineering community. If you would like to make a personal donation, use this weblink: http://unitedwayshr.org/vabeach/
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Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security in the U.S> House of Representatives, last week introduced legislation to improve FEMA’s advance contracting process, based on recommendations from a recent audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). If passed, H.R. 3500, the Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement (FACE) Act, would require FEMA to ensure more effective use and management of its advance contracts for goods and services. The bill calls for FEMA to 1) update its advance contracting strategy; 2) Issue new guidance to its contracting workforce on the use of advance contracts; 3) promote advance contracts to local and state governments; and 4) improve the use of the agency’s program to track major acquisitions. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Senate companion bill, S. 979.
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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is sponsoring a public forum on the Federal Data Strategy’s draft 2019-2020 Action Plan next week. The forum will provide an opportunity for the business, academic, and non-profit communities to offer feedback on the sixteen draft action items, including Action 11 involving geospatial data standards, in the Federal Data Strategy. Implementation of the strategy will be undertaken over the next year. The draft actions include broad priorities around data resources and tools, research access to data, developing data inventories, improving resources for artificial intelligence research, and setting standards for certain types of data. The actions also include directions for every agency to develop data governance structures, strategies for strengthening skills, and to begin the process of developing learning agendas and identifying priority datasets.
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A recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report found that the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill includes funding for civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). For USACE, the Trump Administration requested $4.964 billion for FY2020, which is $2.035 billion (-29%) below the FY2019 appropriation. The request includes no funding for initiating new studies and construction projects (referred to as new starts). The FY2020 request seeks to limit funding for ongoing navigation and flood risk-reduction construction projects to those whose benefits are at least 2.5 times their costs, or projects that address safety concerns. Many congressionally authorized USACE projects would not meet that standard.
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GPS World
"It's absolutely vital for national security that we get a terrestrial based, hard backup system [for GPS]," according to Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chairman of the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
His remarks came at an event organized by the RNT Foundation to recognize DeFazio and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) for their support of the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018.
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Inside GNSS
A judge has discontinued a $2 billion lawsuit alleging "massive fraud" in a deal that helped launch a proposed project GPS experts oppose as a threat to satellite navigation receivers.
Harbinger Capital has been seeking billions in damages from Apollo Global Management and other defendants who Harbinger said sold it on a plan to launch a terrestrial broadband network using spectrum held by SkyTerra.
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Land Survey Party Chief needed for high rise construction projects in the Greater Boston Area. MORE
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Geospatial World
In the era of digitalization, with companies relying on highly accurate data for delivering the best services and exceeding consumer expectations, the utility of location in businesses has grown manifold. It is expected to further spike as the age of automation is ushered. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and IoT will deliver optimum outcome and help in developing new frameworks that cater to industry requirements only when they work in sync with location.
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Directions Magazine
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 became public law on Oct. 5. It is a five-year law that provided much needed consistency, resources, guidance and regulatory authority to the FAA. There are many provisions in this bill with wide-ranging implications for aviation safety, security, passengers, education and operations. In this article, we will focus on two sections of this law specifically targeted at the operation of unmanned aircraft systems for recreational purposes and educational purposes.
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GIM International
Surveyors and land professionals from all over the world came together in April in the heat of Hanoi to take part in the FIG 2019 Working Week. This year's theme was "Geospatial information for a smarter life and environmental resilience." The conference had a strong focus on tackling climate change by working towards a smarter life, both through the development of smart cities and also in rural areas.
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The American Surveyor
On Sept. 25, the GPS Directorate will host the 2019 Public Interface Control Working Group and Open Forum to update the public on GPS public document revisions. This meeting will collect issues/comments for analysis and possible integration into future GPS public document revisions. The 2019 Public Interface Control Working Group and Open Forum are open to the general public. The meeting can be attended in person or by dial-in connection.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit http://www.cstnsps.com for details.
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Did you know that the NSPS CST Program has been in existence since 1986?
Business Wire via Yahoo Finance
Esri announced the publication of "GIS and the 2020 Census: Modernizing Official Statistics."
In preparation for the 2020 round of censuses comes a book providing statistical organizations with the most recent methodologies and technological tools to support all stages of the census. "GIS and the 2020 Census" supports the transformation of countries' censuses with the use of geographic information system software and related geospatial technologies.
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| President, Lisa Van Horn (WI) |
Director, Cotton Jones (WY) |
| President-Elect, Mark Sargent (NH) |
Director, Thomas Brooks (AL) |
| Vice President, Tim Burch (IL) |
Director, Bob Neathamer (OR) |
| Treasurer, Bob Miller (PA) |
Director, Danny Martinez (NE) |
| Secretary, Craig Amey (MI) |
Executive Director, Curt Sumner (MD) |
| Immediate Past President, Kim Leavitt (ID) |
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