The Mappyist Hour - Rapping with Students about GIS

In this episode, Tee and Silas connect with the next generation of geographers from Humboldt State University. Dr. Amy Rock (Director of the Online GIS Certificate) joins students Melissa Collin and Sean Fleming to discuss how they "accidentally" discovered GIS—from marine biology dreams to hydrology conferences. The group explores the evolving curriculum that now includes Python, R, and web mapping with tools like Canvas Map, debating whether traditional desktop software like ArcMap is becoming obsolete. They also touch on the "imposter syndrome" that plagues even seasoned professionals and the importance of hands-on projects, like mapping strawberry fields and modeling watersheds, to bridge the gap between theory and practice.