Roger F. Tomlinson, OC (17 November 1933 – 9 February 2014) was an English geographer and the primary originator of modern computerized geographic information systems (GIS), and has been acknowledged as the "father of GIS." - Wikipedia
Esri Story maps are lightweight, open-source web applications. They combine web maps created using ArcGIS Online, Esri's cloud-based mapping system, with multimedia content - text, photos, video, and audio - to interactively tell stories about the world. - Esri Story Maps
This project is a mashup of 2 story map templates to document various notable events throughout Roger's life and the awards he acquired along the way.
Right here on the internet. You can access this webpage [evansepa.com/esri/roger-tomlinson/] on any web enabled computer or mobile device.
This project started as a concept for a submission to Esri's Storytelling with Maps Contest, but it will continue to serve as a tribute to the Roger Tomlinson who helped put GIS... on the map* sigh :)
If you have additional information that would help add to this project, please send it to me at e.sepa@utoronto.ca
This project was started in May 2014, and will continue to grow indefinitely with your support.
This site utilizes Esri's 'Map Tour' and 'Countdown' Story Map Templates, and an open-source blueprint from Codrops. And don't forget my stellar GIS and coding wizardry!
The Globe and Mail - Roger Tomlinson Obituary
National Geographic - Nat Geo awards Alexander Graham Bell Medals to GIS pioneers
Earth Imaging Journal - Reflecting on Dr. Roger Tomlinson's Contributions to GIS
GITA - Roger Tomlinson Named Recipient of GITA's 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
Those who have helped this project blossom with significant contributions.