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Layers of spatial data
GIS combines layers of location-based data, allowing a wide range of analyses — from a single neighborhood to the entire planet.
Augmented Intelligence Academy
Miami, FL · Established programs since 2010
Now enrolling · Homeschool students
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ESRI ArcGIS Mapping & Analysis Lab.
A geographic approach to college, career & civic skills for homeschool students.
Professionals in every industry use ArcGIS to integrate geographic data from drones, GPS, satellites, and CAD/BIM. Students use the same software as professionals to understand complex situations and solve real problems.
- EveryIndustry uses GIS
- ProSoftware, not toys
- 100%Hands-on
Built on
ESRI ArcGIS · Professional GIS
Data from
Drones · GPS · Satellites · CAD/BIM
Designed for
Homeschool families
§ 01 · What is GIS?
Turning complexity into clarity.
GIS — a Geographic Information System — is mapping and analysis software used to collect, display, analyze, and communicate information about social and natural phenomena tied to specific locations.
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Runs everywhere
On mobile devices, laptops, servers, and in the cloud — used globally in every industry, from law enforcement to marketing analytics.
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The geospatial family
GIS is the central technology alongside GPS, drones, image processing, and remote sensing — playing critical roles in data science, self-driving vehicles, and 5G.
§ 02 · Have You Ever Wondered…
Real questions. Answered with data.
Every one of these professionals combines large location-based datasets to solve their problem — with GIS. Students learn to do the same.
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Emergency dispatch
How does a dispatcher manage a fleet of emergency vehicles across a city in real time?
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City planning
How do planners determine where to place hospitals, grocery stores, schools, and sidewalks to best serve their community?
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Weather forecasting
How can the weatherman predict the next day's weather with confidence?
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Utility outages
How do electric companies know exactly which houses will be affected by a power outage?
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Public health
How do health organizations decide where to allocate resources to curb the outbreak of a disease?
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Drone surveying
How are drones used to estimate the storage capacity of a water basin?
§ 03 · Workforce Ready
The same software professionals use.
Students preparing for the workforce learn on professional ArcGIS — building skills for college, career, and civic engagement through a geographic approach. Geospatial technology is playing critical roles in data science, self-driving vehicles, 5G communications, and much more.
§ 04 · Enroll
Reserve a seat in the next cohort.
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