Graduates of our program secure jobs in public, private and non-profit sectors both in the US and abroad. This page highlights some of the exciting and innovative work our graduates undertake!

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Coleman Shepard speaking at Esri UC Plenary session in 2018

Coleman Shepard Heads to Washington D.C. After Earning His MGIS Degree

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Learn how Coleman maximized his graduate program experience by capitalizing on opportunities

John Borchert Map Library Receives Governor’s Geospatial Commendation Award

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Ryan Mattke, MGIS graduate and faculty member, accepted the award for the library’s Minnesota Historical Aerial Photographs Online website

Kyle Wikstrom wins 3rd place in 2016 Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest

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Congratulations to Kyle Wikstrom (2015) for winning third place for his story map "Timberwood Church Prayer Path"!

Dan Sward featured in Esri video about campus facilities management

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Dan Sward (2012) discusses how the University Services unit uses GIS for asset management on the University of Minnesota campus.

Pete Giencke with crisis management team

Pete Giencke leads Google's Crisis Response team

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MGIS graduate Pete Giencke (2005) develops innovative solutions at Google.

Daphne Karypis uses GIS to aid refugees and people in crisis

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MGIS graduate Daphne Karypis (2000) uses GIS to aid refugees and people in crisis.

Mike Foster creates a crowd-sourced map of the Twin Cities

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Mike Foster (MGIS 2010) is mapping Twin Cities neighborhoods through the eyes of residents.

Cole Kelleher in special issue of TIME magazine on Modern Explorers

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Cole Kelleher (MGIS 2012) maps Antarctica to support polar research and provide the global community with access to images via Google Maps.

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Coleman Shepard Heads to Washington D.C. After Earning His MGIS Degree

John Borchert Map Library Receives Governor’s Geospatial Commendation Award

Kyle Wikstrom wins 3rd place in 2016 Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest

Dan Sward featured in Esri video about campus facilities management

Pete Giencke leads Google's Crisis Response team

Daphne Karypis uses GIS to aid refugees and people in crisis

Mike Foster creates a crowd-sourced map of the Twin Cities

Cole Kelleher in special issue of TIME magazine on Modern Explorers

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Coleman Shepard Heads to Washington D.C. After Earning His MGIS Degree

John Borchert Map Library Receives Governor’s Geospatial Commendation Award

Kyle Wikstrom wins 3rd place in 2016 Esri Storytelling with Maps Contest

Dan Sward featured in Esri video about campus facilities management

Pete Giencke leads Google's Crisis Response team

Daphne Karypis uses GIS to aid refugees and people in crisis

Mike Foster creates a crowd-sourced map of the Twin Cities

Cole Kelleher in special issue of TIME magazine on Modern Explorers

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