Random conversation in Matt McGrath’s office a couple years ago after reading Nick Chrisman’s book we all knew

Harvard Graphics Lab reunion at the Esri User Conference

• Harvard Graphics Lab reunion at the Esri User Conference

• First TouchTable demonstrated at Esri User Conference running ArcGlobe

• Developed by Northrop Grumman, Applied Minds, and Esri
• Users interact with data on the table through a touch-sensitive interface
• Focused on the ease of using a paper map, with the benefits of GIS

GIS used for first time in analyzing presidential election results live on network TV

• GIS used for first time in analyzing presidential election results live on network TV

• CBS Evening News and Esri staff
• ArcGIS Desktop used to display current results
• ArcGIS Engine generated hundreds of maps each hour on election night

• OpenStreetMap launched by Steve Coast

• Collaborative project to create a free editable global map
• Registered users can upload GPS track logs and edit the data using the provided tools
• As of Monday: 1,279,556 registered users