Getting to Know GIS in Engineering CTE

Resources for engineering CTE educators

What is GIS?

GIS or a Geographic Information System is geographic mapping and analysis software used to collect, display, analyze, and communicate information and stories about a wide range of social and natural phenomena tied to specific locations.

While GIS analyst and developer careers are readily available, the bulk of professional GIS users are in geo-enabled careers – like civil engineering. 

Career video: Civil Engineering

GIS in civil engineering

Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Many civil engineers work in design, construction, research, and education.

CTE Teacher: Environmental Engineering

Ali Pressel teaches a variety of environmental courses in her district's CTE program. Gain insights into Ali's curricula and GIS resources.

Software

The Advanced (or Careers) ArcGIS Schools Mapping Bundle includes a wide range of software ( learn more ). Depending on your curriculum, we recommend taking a special look at the following:  ArcGIS Pro ,  ArcGIS Urban , and  ArcGIS Drone2Map .

Instructional materials

Explore three different catalogues of growing instructional materials to support a wide-range of engineering applications.

PLTW

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) now integrates various ArcGIS software into a few different courses, most significantly,  Engineering Essentials .

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