Jennifer's GIS Blog

 This week's readings and requirements really led me to see that while GIS is broadly used within multiple sectors of Anthropology and Archaeology, these are not areas that are highlighted by ESRI. I don't understand why this is the case. Many, many Archaeology jobs especialy in the Cultural Resource Management system, require at least familiarity if not proficiency in GIS. Some larger firms have GIS departments, but often those are staffed by experienced Archaeologists.  A quick survey of a dozen or more archaeology jobs found close to 75% included a requirement of some GIS knowledge.

 For my internship, I will focus on updating the GIS data for St. Michael's Cemetery to create a publishable dataset, as well as developing an updated GIS Web Application. Currently, the Cemetery GIS map is accessible in a webmap builder that has ended support, so the internship effort will feature moving the map to the new Experience Builder. This work will be done as part of my current job with the University of West Florida Archaeology Institute I'm a member of the Women in GIS user group, which has had excellent learning opportunities for members, from preparing for GISP certification. They offer virtual office hours as well as standing community of practice meetings across multiple industry sectors.  Membership is geared towards women and allies of women in the GIS workplace.