Esri & The Science of Where

Esri & The Science of Where


Latest Episodes

Mapping History to Rediscover Lost Black Cemeteries
February 13, 2024

Esri senior writer Karen Sullivan discusses the legacy of forgotten black burial grounds and the initiative to document them.

The Future of Risk and Rescue: Insights from a Small Canadian Town
January 31, 2024

Lorianne Zwicker, deputy fire chief with Georgina Fire and Rescue Services in Ontario, Canada, explains how mapping awoke her to an urgent truth that saved lives. Esri Canadas Guan Yue explores how the geographic approach improves public safety in Canada

Our Vital Tree Network
January 16, 2024

Dr. Matt Ritter, professor in the Biology Department at Cal Poly and director of the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory, discusses the vitality of tree networks in fighting the effects of climate change.

Business Trends: Climate Resilience Starts with a Map
January 02, 2024

Alex Martonik, business resilience, financial services, and insurance lead for Esri, explains why businesses use location technology to maintain competitive edge while also protecting the planet.

Technology, Truth, Narrative: A Chat with Editor and Author Martin Baron
December 18, 2023

Martin Baron, author and former executive editor of The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald, discusses critical developments in business, government, and society.

Peatlands: Nature's Carbon Vault
December 11, 2023

Mauro Loureno, research scientist for the Wild Bird Trust, explains the function of the planets peatlands and how they hold promise in countering climate change.

Creating a Resilient Global Supply Chain
November 28, 2023

International Monetary Fund Senior Economist Serkan Arslanalp explains how real-time supply chain visibility keeps international trade moving in the era of climate change and natural disasters.

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.