In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, we dive into the transformative experience of the Just Maps course in the GIS graduate program at UMBC. Instructor Ron Wilson and students Amy Soukup and Derald Dudley share how this course blends technical skills with real-world ethics, critical cartography, and responsible AI use. 

• Hear how Amy and Derald’s careers and perspectives were shaped by their time in class.

• Learn how Professor Wilson uses AI as a tool for empowerment, not shortcuts. 

• Discover why mapping is never neutral—and why it matters. 

If you're curious about GIS, public service, data ethics, or practical AI in education—this episode is for you. 

🔗 Learn more about the UMBC GIS program: https://umbc.edu/gis