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To kick off a yearlong series of special reports celebrating America's 250th birthday, Forbes has identified America's top 250 living innovators. Esri founder and president, Jack Dangermond, is featured at #117 on the Forbes list. Check out the full article here: https://link.esri.com/701UU00000ZXCZLYA5_jUFGZuz/ZnHwIVr
When back-to-back hurricanes hit Tampa Bay, maps became more than visuals, they became lifesaving tools. Hillsborough County used Esri technology to power real-time damage assessments, guide evacuations, and support recovery funding. It’s a real-world example of software making a meaningful impact when it matters most. Check out the whole story here: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/hillsborough-county-gis-hurricane-response-preparedness
How do elephants help make rock and roll music? Research revealed that rainforest elephants are essential to sustaining the population of ebony trees, a tree whose wood is used in some of the highest quality string instruments. Using Esri technology, the Congo Basin Institute discovered that rainforest elephants are essential to dispersing ebony seeds and sustaining ebony tree populations. Taylor Guitars and partners are restoring forests through the Ebony Project, already planting more than 80,000 trees. Read the whole story here: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/taylor-guitars-conservation-scientists-protect-ebony-trees
Esri’s GIS technology is transforming how Montgomery Parks serves its community. From the redesigned Parks and Trails Atlas app to data-driven park revitalization, GIS delivers smarter planning and inclusive recreation. Check out the whole story here: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/montgomery-parks-access-maryland
Esri Summer 2026 Internship applications are open! Each year we hire interns to work in our Southern California headquarters and regional offices across the US. We offer full-time, paid internships, and our program is open to third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, graduate students, and PhD students. If you are a student who would like to work on real projects that matter, enjoy fun events and programs with other interns, and network and learn from Esri professionals, apply today at the link below! https://app.ripplematch.com/v2/public/company/esri?tl=b96b5944 We generally accept applications from September 1 through December 31 each year. Positions are filled as qualified candidates are identified, so apply early!
Missouri Task Force 1 is using drones and GIS software to revolutionize disaster response. At Guardian Centers, teams train in realistic disaster scenarios, gaining real-time situational awareness with tools like SARCOP. This tech-driven approach helps responders locate victims faster, avoid hazards, and coordinate more effectively. The result? Smarter rescues and more lives saved. Read more in the full article here: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/testing-lifesaving-skills-drones-sarcop.
Amanda Pick, CEO of Missing Children Society of Canada, explains how the organization was able to utilize Esri technology to create a system to assist law enforcement in finding missing children in Canada. Watch the video to hear the full story of how Esri technology is being used to save lives.
Comparably spoke with Taisha Fabricius, Senior Product Manager for XR and Web 3D Technologies at Esri, the world leader in GIS technology. “Every time I’ve needed to change or grow, I’ve tried to make it happen within this company,” she explains. “And I’ve been given the opportunities to have that growth happen here.” To hear about how Taisha has forged her path at Esri, check out the full article here.
Dr. Erika Klose, a geologist turned educator, has been instrumental in bringing GIS technology to West Virginia's K-12 education system. With the support of the West Virginia Department of Education and Esri, teachers and students now have access to ArcGIS software. This initiative aims to enhance spatial data analysis skills and provide students with valuable tools for understanding complex geographical information. Education is one of Esri’s key initiatives and more specifically bringing the power of GIS to students. By teaching and equipping the younger generations with skills in GIS, we enable them to create a better future for our world.
