…PGC (including but not limited to: polar remote sensing, high performance computing, and field operations and logistics support). The SOAC is charged with providing advice and guidance regarding the management and strategic direction of the NSF PGC Cooperative Agreement. The…
What I Do As Managing Director I serve as chief coordinator of day-to-day affairs of the PGC, and work closely with Jay Dickson and PGC Leadership to ensure the overall success of the effort. I have over 20 years of…
NGA Director, Robert Sharp, Praises PGC Partnership and High-Res DEMs at GEOINT 2019 [video]
At the GEOINT Symposium this year, Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) gave praising remarks about the PGC (read his speech remarks here). He highlighted examples of great partnerships in action and having impact, one…
Paul Morin, the director of the National Science Foundation’s Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota, stepped down from his position, effective September 22nd. For 13 years Morin led PGC, and its predecessor the Antarctic Geospatial Information Center….
Earlier this month, James (“Jay”) Dickson, stepped into the role as PGC Director. We shared the news in our June newsletter with a glimpse of his professional background (click here if you missed it). We asked more detailed questions about…
Student Positions Available: Undergraduate and Graduate (Spring 2023) – Filled!
…progress Outreach: Take what you have learned and return it to the community Undergraduate Qualifications Required Qualifications: Undergraduate enrolled at UMN for the semester(s) while employed Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask Effective oral and written communication…
PGC provides high-resolution imagery from Maxar Technologies (formerly DigitalGlobe). Here you will find information about the satellites’ spatial and temporal resolution, spectral capabilities, and more!…
Position Available: Geospatial Support Specialist 2023 – Filled!
…mapping and GIS services Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a strong commitment to provide superior support to the polar science community Ability to manage and delegate student projects and workload Advantageous Qualifications 2+ years of experience in remote…
…or related field Strong problem-solving skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a strong commitment to provide…