Post by Admin on May 23, 2020 5:47:34 GMT
The 2020 Patron’s Medal has been awarded to Michael Jones for his contribution to the development of geospatial information. Baroness Chalker said: “Michael Jones is a role model for future generations of geographers. From his beginnings as a software engineer, inventing and filing his own patents, through to his role as Google’s Chief Technology Advocate, his inspiring career trajectory is charted by his vision to redefine mapping from static lines and symbols to an interactive geographical web of context and information. It’s hard to overstate the importance that Google Earth and Google Maps has had on the public worldwide and how Michael’s pioneering work has democratised and popularised cartography and spatial awareness. Today we recognise his extraordinary contribution and his continued advocacy for the benefits of geography. He whole heartedly deserves the Society’s highest recognition.”
Well done and deserved Michael Jones (seer).
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Well done and deserved Michael Jones (seer).
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