The Applied Geomatics Research Group is a team of Research Scientists, Research Associates, and graduate students, applying a suite of Geomatics technologies to explore environmental, health and social issues. As part of Nova Scotia Community College's Centre of Geographic Sciences in Middleton, Nova Scotia, we also are acknowledged leaders in educating new researchers in an exciting, growing field. University graduates or young scientists can further their education through industry internships, joint M.Sc. degrees or practicums and workshops.
May 12, 2011 - 10:01am
In 2009, Dr. Bob Maher was selected as one of the finalists for the 2009 Discovery Awards for Science and Technology under the category Professional of Distinction. The first video clip interviews Bob on Geographic Information Systems, as he tends his organic orchard. To view the clip, click here. It may take a few moments to load in Quicktime.
Workshop held April 29 in Annapolis Royal
“Rediscovering the wealth of places”
Some of the content presented at the workshop is now available on the Workshop Followup page.
Workshop Report
Bob Maher receiving his Royal Warrant from Queen Anne's Household
December 15, 2009 - 4:31pm
We have added solar resource maps for the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada, showing solar energy for the month of July for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 calendar years. See the maps.
December 14, 2009 - 4:00pm
November 16, 2009 - 12:51pm
Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve presented Wednesday, November 11th to the Annapolis Field Naturalist Society at 7:30 pm at the Granville Ferry Community Hall, and On Thursday, November 12th to the Womens Institute at the Paradise Community Hall.
November 10, 2009 - 4:29pm
Bob Maher is making two presentations this week. On Wednesday, November 11th he will be speaking to the Annapolis Field Naturalist Society at 7:30 pm at the Granville Ferry Community Hall. On Thursday, November 12th he will be speaking to the Womens Institute at the Paradise Community Hall. In both cases, the subject will be Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve and Applied Geomatics research.
October 29, 2009 - 2:07pm
This position requires a basic understanding of how GPS works. Candidates must have advanced GIS skills, including an understanding of ArcObjects, VB.NET, and VBA (or Python), in an ArcGIS environment. Candidates must be comfortable with both Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst extensions. Candidates should be proficient in developing and managing MS Access databases, and connecting to these databases via OLEDB or ADO (ability to set table constraints, joins, relationships and other data integrity issues). The successful candidate must also have experience working as part of a team in a research environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required along with proven problem solving ability and evidence of critical thinking.
October 23, 2009 - 8:21am
Bob will be providing an update to FCDA on Tuesday October 27th at 7 pm at AVC, Middleton in Room 111a and on Wednesday October 28th 7 pm to the Lunenburg Heritage Society. Click here to view the presentation.
