Dr. Dawn Wright

@deepseadawn

Seafloor mapper, Chief Scientist of smart mapping company Esri, Oregon State U. GIS/oceans professor, EC50, cyclist, 1st Black submersible diver to Challenger Deep, builds w/LEGO, raised in Hawaii. NAS, NAE, ORCID 0000-0002-2997-7611; She/her; views mine

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Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 22d

Hooray! @MissionBlue has today officially launched their new Science Initiative, led by their amazing Chief Scientist (and my friend) Dr. Tessa Hempson 🇿🇦! 🌊 🦑 🧪 🌏 🌍 🌎 Go team go!!! youtu.be/Q6jfehHBvi0?... missionblue.org/our-work/

Picture of a smiling Dr. Tessa Hempson, with the text: "Our Chief Scientist
Dr. Tessa Hempson leads Mission Blue’s global science strategy and strengthens the impact of our Hope Spots worldwide. A marine ecologist with more than 20 years of experience, she connects science, partnerships, and local leadership to accelerate the protection of critical marine ecosystems.

'Our goal is to use science to improve the protection of existing ocean areas and provide the justification to expand those protections to new places along the coast.'"

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 25d

So good to be HOME from the #EsriUC2026 in San Diego! Another epic conference week in the books. #gischat #geogsky ⚒️🌏🌎🌍

Selfie of Dawn and her smiling golden retriever Riley

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 26d

NOW my #EsriUC2026 is complete💕🌎🌏… running into Map Wizards 🧙‍♂️ @johnnelsonmaps.bsky.social and Nathan Shepherd on the final morning of the conference!!! #gischat

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 27d

A pleasure to be part of the Zoom livestream today in the #EsriUC2026 Map Gallery to announce winners of the Global Climate GeoDesign Competition, seeking GIS-enabled urban, metropolitan, regional, or national spatial designs to maximize climate benefits around the world. @katharinehayhoe.com

Prof. Dawn Wright with GCGC leaders Professor Peter Droege of the Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development and Prof. Tom Fisher of the University of Minnesota.

Our international jury of climate experts received and judged dozens of university-based individual, team, class or studio products, with 5 winning designs coming from teams in Thailand 🇹🇭, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (2), Panama 🇵🇦, and the US 🇺🇸.

Take the challenge next year to help build a better future for all! https://www-igcollab.hub.arcgis.com/pages/global-challenge

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 29d

Always a proud & wonderful moment to meet students, especially these #HBCU students yesterday after the plenary at the #EsriUC2026, ~20 of them from 15+ HBCUs, thanks to Prof. Freddie E. Wills, and his Harris-Stowe State University team! #gischat ⚒️ 🌎🌍🌏

Photo of Dawn in the midst of the 20+ students and staff in the San Diego Convention Center hallway with a giant Esri sign above them.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· 29d

“Hope has to be a muscle! You have to EARN hope!” — Kris Tompkins, Tompkins Conservation (Chile, Argentina, and re-wilding the world!) #EsriUC2026

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 13

In my view, the absolutely coolest 76-year-old on the planet, Kristine Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, married to Doug Tompkins (CEO of North Face) now CEO of Tompkins Conservation, is just blowing our minds at the #EsriUC2026 . Their heroic wildlife re-wilding work making our hears soar!

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 13

One of the amazing chairs at the #EsriUC2026 for a rest break! What part of the world is this map nerds? 😉 #GISchat #geogsky

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 12

🗓️ Mark your calendars. Grab a snack. Put your feet up. Recharge. Discover the Map Lounge in Sails Pavilion at the Esri User Conference in San Diego—your place for relaxation, inspiration, and fireside chats w/ a few favorite mappers. 🏕️ Smores optional. ow.ly/eaZ150ZmI2W #EsriUC2026 #GISchat

“Join us for Fireside Chats at the Esri User Conference, Storytelling with Maps; Sails Pavilion, San Diego Convention Center, Maps that Inform, Tuesday, July 14, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Speakers: Dawn Wright of Esri; Lina Gomez & Dayne Weber of NatGeo; NatGeo Externs Ona Santisteban and Isabela Moro Luna

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 11

It’s true! The dude has his own animated doodle now if you Google his name!! And GO NORWAY!!!🇳🇴

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 11

It begins yet again! For the 35th time! Heading to the Esri User Conference in San Diego! See you soon at #EsriUC2026 among ~20,000 map geeks!!! #gischat

Selfie of Dawn Wright wearing a blue Artemis II baseball cap and San Diego nautical chart shirt on the Estimate employee bus to the conference

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 10

The single issue NOT being talked about ENOUGH at the @le-tourdefrance.bsky.social = the HEAT... more challenging than the climbs & front of mind for every team & rider. Starting stages earlier in the day not even being considered. Why? 👉💰 cc @davidho.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

Screen grab of tv coverage from Dawn's iPad of NetCompany Ineos riders in the Tour de France soaking their forearms in tubs of cold water before starting the Stage 1 team trial. It is being reported that Tour de France riders are WET from start to finish of each stage dumping cold water on themselves constantly.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 9

"Why environmental scientists need ethics training more than ever before" 🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🌎 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Shutterstock image of a bear crossing a highway in a rural part of the US with a car pulled over to the side of the road as to not harm the bear. To prepare students to develop just and sustainable solutions to a growing array of environmental challenges that intensify as the human footprint grows, we must train students not only as scientists and engineers, but also as ethicists. Image credit: Shutterstock/NayaDadara.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 8

Esri Higher Education E-learning Guide for Geospatial AI ...for educators who want to use authoritative Esri web-based learning resources as part of college or university courses. This guide is expected to be updated annually.... community.esri.com/t5/education... #GISchat #AcademicSky

Colorful graphic of an interconnected Earth via computing networks with the title "Esri Higher Education E-learning Guide for Geospatial AI"

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 8

Yours truly + other Esri staffers @johnnelsonmaps.bsky.social + Peter Atwood + Nick Bauch! Add NatGeo cartographers, educators, & externs, and you have the #EsriUC2026 fireside chats line up. 🌍 Learn how they make maps that inform, inspire, and influence: ow.ly/B04h50Zl4yZ #GISchat

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 7

Hey @davidho.bsky.social, first Mexico and now NORWAY 🇳🇴 with a cyclist in the Tour de France 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️yellow jersey and a fantastic team still in the World Cup!! ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Picture of Norwegian Torstein Træen of UNO-X Mobility celebrating on the podium with his Tour de France yellow jersey after Stage 4.

Photo of Norwegian national ⚽️ team star Erling Haaland

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 5

Viking Row! Norwegian at heart ❤️ 💙🤍⚽️🇳🇴 Norway 2 - Brazil 1 What a weekend! Still recovering from Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 “over” Argentina 🇦🇷 😉 #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 4

Net company- Ineos riders keep cool before their Tour de France Stage 1 team time trial start, in 90 deg F/32 deg C temps at 6 in the evening, Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 4

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 2

"In the Arctic, Coproduced Maps Help Find Balance Under Pressure" Thanks @gfiske.bsky.social and @woodwellclimate.bsky.social for this great guest contribution to my Scientific Currents column in Arc News www.esri.com/about/newsro...

Photo by Greg Fiske of a herd of reindeer at a camp in northern Mongolia.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jul 1

Meanwhile, “copy, Moon Joy”! Lest we forget 🥹 Thank you @nasaartemis.bsky.social 🧪

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 30

GIS 🌍 SCIENCE 🧪 Compelling, action-oriented discussions 🎤 Community 👫🏾 The #EsriUC2026 Science Symposium is July 14 in San Diego, and plenty of spots are still open. Free food and drink too! Don’t miss it! Get more detail on how to register and reserved your seat 👉 ow.ly/yxVH50Z3obm #gischat

Photo of a smiling Dawn Wright, founder and moderator, welcoming you to the event.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 27

Climate Change Causing You Decision Fatigue? Try a Map www.independent.com/2024/08/05/c... #gischat

A screen shot of the interactive BikeMaps.org. GIS mapping can present data from bicycle safety to drought and food production.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 26

I'll take mine too! 😍

"Your closest match" (in terms of political views), with a picture of Sanna Marin, Prime minister of Finland (2019-2023)

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 25

Your people are waiting. 🌍 The Ocean, Weather, & Climate Special Interest Group is where GIS specialists interact with Esri’s Science team to tackle the challenges that matter most. Come ready to connect! Leave w/ ideas you’ll actually use. Learn more → ow.ly/vWE050ZhiKY #EsriUC26 #gischat 🌊 🦑

Pictured against a colorful blue backdrop are the leaders of this session, Keith VanGraafeiland, Nicole Grams, Dan Pisut, Dawn Wright, and Kevin Butler. The session is dated for Thursday, July 16 at the Esri User Conference in San Diego

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 23

Great to see that the new @climate.us website (formerly climate-dot-gov) is live, including the full 5th National Climate Assessment Atlas built in ArcGIS Hub! Please use Climate.us reach the classrooms, newsrooms, communities, and conversations where it is needed most!

Montage of climate change maps, visualizations, graphs, and climate scientists working in the field.

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 20

Couldn’t resist sharing! There’s a new cocktail 🍸 on the menu: The Reflecting Pool!😂🥹

Picture of a soupy, pea green cocktail made of rum, mezcal, lime, honey, matcha, and mint

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 16

The Map Africa Initiative is on Fast Company's World Changing Ideas list! 🙌 We are honored to be named alongside organizations making a difference in the world. 🔹See the full list: bit.ly/3P3wAPd #GISChat 🌍 🌏 🌎 ⚒️ #blacksky

Colorful graphic of the continent of Africa made out of colorful, geographical triangles, with the words "Map Africa Initiative, Esri. Winner: General Excellence. Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards"

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 16

Dr. Valrie Grant! San Diego! July 14! 🗺️ The #EsriUC2026 Science Symposium keynote you won't want to miss! Learn about disaster recovery science & small island developing states (SIDS) climate resilience using GIS from one of the best! Reserve your spot 👉 ow.ly/SN9V50Z3obG #GISchat

Photograph of a smiling Dr. Valrie Grant, Fugro's Caribbean Lead, based in Jamaica

Dr. Dawn Wright@deepseadawn· Jun 16

Happiness is receiving a custom @oregonstate.edu Benny the Beaver LEGO kit after fulfilling one's duties last week as a courtesy professor! Go Beavs!!!! Thank you @osuceoas.bsky.social and OSU Foundation 😍