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Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · Dec 12

#GISChat #EM I created an Emergency Management Starter Pack. Please let me know who else I should add to this list. go.bsky.app/BSKkUJ3

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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 23h

Making good maps is hard. Learn a workflow to make maps that communicate well! Join my workshop "Cartography for Professional Quality Maps in QGIS" at FOSS4G North America! @foss4gna.bsky.social #gischat

www.foss4gna.org/schedule

Text over a gray, white and light blue map of the southeast US with a photo of a white woman with brown hair. Text says "Make better maps. Cartography for professional quality maps in QGIS workshop. Taught by Michele Tobias, PhD 11/03/2025 9:00-12:00 FOSS4GNA Reston, VA Register at FOSS4GNA.org

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 1d

It's very strange that the party of "Small Government" i.e the GOP is the party that is... Boasting? That this #GovShutdown could be historically long. Very strange behavior. Very very strange.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 2d

#FuckICE what I am noticing about the protests in Portland is, that city fully embraced chaos... Showing up in frog blow up suits etc. I hope all across the US we embrace the chaos when dealing with these Racist Nazis. Fuck, bring a marching band, swing dance... Make it loud and cause Chaos.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 5d

That's exactly what I want. Is to work with data and not people but I am not sure what that looks like. In terms of my next role.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, I think there are three professional networks I am apart of that have mentor programs so I'll look and ask and see what's available.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 6d

#GISChat So in therapy I am realizing that I've been in my field for 10 years and that my career is changing and that I am ready for the next step?

But I don't know what that is. So I am thinking that maybe what I need is a mid career mentor?

Do you think I can ask for that via a mentoring program

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 7d

I went to my first Science Riot Show and it was fantastic!! I am going to do the next show in November. This is a great community! #ScienceRiot

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 8d

For me, I think networking is less about what people typically think of which is they need to meet people and beg for a job and more about curiosity. What is someone doing? What skills do they have, what excites them about GIS, data and technology.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 8d

Well this is fascinating. So, when I started within the GIS space I gave myself a pep talk and said to myself that if I wanted to do this. (This being a new career) Then that involved having to Network.

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Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 8d

That's interesting. Why not?

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 8d

Is that a professional org? I thought they were a certification group? I would include GPN though.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 8d

#GISChat Does anyone work with the Watch Center Solution the ArcGIS Solution? I am looking to pick someone's brain about its functionality and how to customize it.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 9d

That is unbelievably smart. I am going through a similar thought process .

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Mapbox @mapbox.com · 10d

🌍 Maps tell stories of people, places, journeys, and data. The #30DayMapChallenge is an annual celebration of those stories. Every November, developers, designers, and map enthusiasts share maps inspired by daily prompts.

We’ve highlighted some of our favorites in this blog:

Highlights from the 2024 ‘30 Day Map Challenge’ | Map Stories

Explore highlights from the 30 Day Map Challenge in 2024 that were built with Mapbox. Discover visual masterpieces and innovative map projects, from data visualization to immersive 3D mapping…

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 9d

#GISChat I am thinking about professional memberships as a Geospatial Scientist and I think I may have to write a blog post about the costs and benefits of professional organizations and why we should think about the cost of them and their benefits.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 10d

Your existence makes me happy.

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 10d

Trump is now calling up National Guard troops from states to send them into other states.

He’s trying to send California troops into Oregon & Texas troops into Illinois.

This is illegal & threatens to tear apart our country even further.

He is trying to provoke a civil war.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 11d

#BikeSky I promised my PT I would only do 10 miles... Oops. I went to a new bike shop today and bought a new trunk bag which I hope will be a nice addition to the back of my bike.

A bike ride around Aurora Colorado.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 12d

#Politics Saturday Morning Cartoons have been replaced with Saturday Morning calling your representatives to inform them that ICE needs to be completely dismantled and are out of line and control with taking people and disappearing them and the ICE raid in Chicago. And support for the shutdown.

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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 12d

Support Memphis Library Workers!

Library workers are essential employees for Memphis and Shelby County. They provide an array of services and they serve a majority of underserved communities.

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GC Digital Fellows @digitalfellows.bsky.social · 13d

Begin next week with a GCDI Workshop! Come learn why and how to use QGIS on Monday, October 6th at 4pm! Space is limited. Please RSVP now at cuny.is/gcdiworkshops.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 13d

#ThuradayHope 90's music is still fire....sure it might be nostalgia but it's hitting the spot.

Also the song Lump by the Presidents of the United States of America.... Feels oddly appropriate.

Rachel @rsteve388.bsky.social · 14d

Everyone will have something to contribute. If you are brave enough to share your skills and knowledge with others.

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Antonio @aasmith.bsky.social · 15d

Oh god, I didn't know it was that time of year again!

Looks like he already posted the list on his website.

30daymapchallenge.com

#gischat