Jack Dangermond Receives Doctor Honoris Causa of Science from the University of Hong Kong

2023-04-19 21:16:34

Established in 1911 with an emphasis on science, the University of Hong Kong is the oldest institution of higher learning in the region. In 1916, the university’s first congregation took place, where five individuals received honorary degrees. As the highest recognition that can be bestowed, the honorary title is also one of the oldest and most cherished traditions bestowed on people who have made significant and valuable contributions to the world, humanity, academia, Hong Kong or the university. At this year’s 209th Congregation, the university bestowed the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Sciences to Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of Esri, the world market leader in geographic information systems (GIS) and location intelligence.

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After training as a landscaper, Dangermond founded Esri with his wife, Laura, in 1969 with the vision that geographic analysis and computer mapping could help envision a better future. That vision has continued to guide the company in creating the technologies used by nearly every industry around the world. Esri also awards grants to researchers and offers affordable software licenses to fund primary, secondary, and higher education expenses and/or expenditures.

“Our company has always been mission-driven, especially around issues facing the environment and humanity,” said Dangermond. “While Esri has grown into a company that serves a broad group of users across multiple industry sectors, we have always maintained a sense of purpose to improve the world, so I am honored by this recognition and proud to be among other esteemed recipients.”

Driven by a personal commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million in 2017 to establish the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve off the coast of California, the greatest ever gift to The Nature Conservancy. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, Esri has donated more than $60 million in software, services, and hardware to help US government agencies, furloughed workers, and educators.

In addition to Dangermond, the University of Hong Kong awarded honorary degrees to seven other outstanding individuals at the 209th Congregation, held on April 3, 2023. For more information on the recipients and their achievements, visit hku.hk/hongrads/graduates.

About Esri

Esri, the world market leader in geographic information system (GIS), location intelligence, and mapping software, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business outcomes. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California (USA), Esri software is employed by hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partnerships that provide local support in more than 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri designs the most innovative solutions that take a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems, placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit our website at esri.com.

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