Esri & The Science of Where

Esri & The Science of Where


Latest Episodes

A Digital Twin and the Mighty Mississippi River
November 07, 2023

Ned Mitchell, research civil engineer at the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, explains how a digital twin of the Mississippi River's ports and channels helps the flow of commercial goods.

A Pathway to Net Zero
October 17, 2023

Allie Kelly, executive director of The Raya non-profit, clean energy innovator using leading technology to respond to the changing climateexplains the imperative of greenifying the U.S. power grid at a recent talk at the Esri User Conference before an a

Understanding Arctic Ecology and Climate Science
October 03, 2023

Dr. Susan Natali, Arctic program director and senior scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center, discusses the effect of permafrost thaw and wildfires on northern ecosystems, the Arctic population, and the global climate.

The Conflict Observatory: How Technology Aids Humanitarian Causes
September 19, 2023

Dr. Susan Wolfinbarger, team lead for the US Department of State's Location-based Observations for Conflict Analysis, Trends, and Evidence (LOCATE) initiative, discusses The Conflict Observatory, a geospatial hub that aggregates data from IOT devices and

Of Culture and Conservation – Saving the Okavango Basin
September 05, 2023

Steve Boyes, founder of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project, discusses the effort to preserve the ecosystem of Botswana's Okavango Basin and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

How San Francisco International Airport Achieved Next-Level Modernization
August 23, 2023

Josephine Young, director of infrastructure information management at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), explains how geospatial technology and digital twin modernization improved efficiency, safety, and transparency at the world-class travel

Inside One of Europe’s Largest Sustainable Transportation Projects
August 08, 2023

Ian Koeppel, cultural geographer and Esri's international business development lead for European transportation markets, explains how Rail Baltica, the high-speed railway project integrating the Baltic States into the European rail network, will bring sea

Uncovering Possibility: The Keys to Making Cities More Resilient
July 25, 2023

Mary Rowe, executive director of the Canadian Urban Institute, discusses the ways cities are using location technology to repurpose commercial space following the pandemic.

Meet L.A.'s First Chief Heat Officer
July 18, 2023

Marta Segura, Los Angeles first Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director, discusses measures to bring relief to Los Angeles residents during prolonged and dangerous heat waves.

Social Equity, Technology, and the Path Forward
July 07, 2023

Sophia Garcia, Equity and Civic Nonprofits Industry Lead at Esri, explains how technology is helping to reform inequitable policies and practices in marginalized communities.