ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to turn a passion for geography into the technical skills needed for a career in GIS? And what if you don't have a background in coding?
In this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. '23, talks with Drishti Gandhi, a student in UMBC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) master's program, about her journey from a geography background to confidently working with programming, spatial data, and artificial intelligence.
Drishti shares how hands-on projects, supportive faculty, and real-world applications have helped her develop new technical skills and a deeper understanding of the impact GIS professionals can make.
From analyzing Baltimore's 311 service requests and neighborhood income data to using satellite imagery to study environmental change, Drishti offers a firsthand look at what learning GIS at UMBC is really like.
She also discusses how faculty are helping students use AI responsibly, building both technical capabilities and the critical thinking skills needed to make informed decisions.
Whether you're considering a career in GIS, looking to expand your technical skills, or curious about how geospatial technology is shaping our world, Drishti's experience offers valuable insight into what's possible.
Learn more about UMBC's GIS graduate program: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/geographic-information-systems/
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