This is slightly premature … thread posted now in case Twitter implodes. I retired from Penn State in mid-2021 and spent a lot of that year, particularly after spring term ended, on a birding quest. I that spent much of 2022 writing about it. RTs appreciated

Please don't --or maybe do?-- I don't know anymore. Anyway, here's a paper globe Christmas ornament for you to print and cut and glue and assemble. Because paper globe! esri.com/arcgis-blog/pr…

A HUGE announcement for all NACIS members: today, we’re launching our new Mentor Program! We’re pairing experienced cartographers with those just starting out for one-on-one mentorship. Read more about it, and apply to be a mentor or mentee, at this link: nacis.org/initiatives/na…

I am still short of Daniel P. Huffman #mapprojections trading cards. I am missing the last 5⃣ to have complete set. I am happy to trade.🙏 Need: 5, 31, 42, 49, 62 Have Duplicates: 9, 11, 13, 18, 22, 36, 39, 47, 48, 67, 69, 73, 74, 75 #nacis2022 #mapprojections #mapprojectionsarehard

This is Maisy. Every day she waits for her friend Richard to walk by and say hello. Even if they both move a little slower sometimes, it's always worth the wait. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

“It literally can pulverize bones … it can provide this blast effect.” The AR-15 is the weapon of choice for many mass killers. The Post sought to illustrate the lethal force of the weapon and show in detail its catastrophic effects. wapo.st/3lF9moX

Attention all map makers!! Submissions are open for our 2023 conference!! The deadline to submit is May 15, 2023. Visit nacis.org/2023 to submit your abstract, apply for a travel grant, and book your hotel room. #nacis2023

My colleague Andrew Skinner from ArcGIS @LivingAtlas team shares how to create your own basemap in popular alternatives to the ubiquitous and dreaded #WebMercator. esri.com/arcgis-blog/pr…

Check out our recent article published in CaGIS CaGIS focusing on cognitive and perceptual issues related to map projection research. Co-authored with my distinguished colleague Sarah Battersby Sarah Battersby tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Our summer session will be here quickly, starting May 10! Check out our diverse course offerings here: geospatial.psu.edu/the-experience…, and email us at [email protected] w/ any questions!

Congratulations to ⁦Anthony Robinson⁩ and ⁦@brobinson121⁩ for their teaching awards at ⁦College of EMS⁩ ⁦Penn State Geography⁩ #powercouple

I just got these stickers to give away at the Esri User Conference! Drawn by Warren Davison

Eduard 1.2 has been released. Eduard can now download MERIT DEM data that covers high latitudes, such as Novaya Zemlya, and has other new features: apps.apple.com/us/app/eduard-… eduard.earth

Congratulations to faculty member Fritz Kessler; he is co-author on a recent publication in the Journal of Cancer Education re. understanding cancer patients' adherance to COVID-19 prevention recommendations. See more here: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Updated "Projection Bear" graphic... now with less stupid looking globe.

It's #FreeMapMonday! Re-tweet and follow us for a chance to win the World Seismicity Map. #USGSStore (U.S. residents only)

Since lots of people missed out last time, I'm bringing The Projection Collection back for one *final* print run: kickstarter.com/projects/pinak… Please share it around so that no one gets left behind!

Check out my latest co-authored article...something a bit different from my usual academic interests. Honored to be invited to contribute my cartographic and spatial analysis expertise. mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/1…