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Maps & Geospatial: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Resources to discover GIS data, learn about GIS, and provide references for research.

Professional Memberships and Associations

Pennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium (PaMagic)
"PAMAGIC is a professional organization for those involved in mapping and geospatial technology in Pennsylvania."
URISA (Urban and Regional Information Systems Associations):
Geographic Information Science and Systems, Specialty Group of the AAG (Association of American Geographers)
National Society of Professional Surveyors
Cartography and Geographic Information Society
Geographic Information and Technology Association
GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
MidAmerica GIS Consortium
Society for Conservation GIS
University Consortium of Geographic Information Science
MAPPS, An Association of Photogrammetry, Mapping, and Geospatial Firms
National Council for Geographic Education
AmericaView

Grant and Award Opportunities

Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium
One-year fellowships for graduate students related NASA research and development
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Scholarship Program
Opportunities for students studying GEOINT, geospatial sciences, and related fields
The Digital Earth Explorations Project to Enrich Middle School Sciences
Opportunities from the Institute of Education Sciences
IMPUMS Research Award
IPUMS Research Awards for graduate student work using IPUMS data
Cartographers' Guild, 2018 Atlas Award
Past award had categories for best world map, best regional map, and best city, town, or village map
National Geographic Education Grants
Grant opportunity for educators

Last Updated: May 15, 2019 2:47 PM
URL: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/gis
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Subjects: Format, Geography, Maps, Technology

Tags: geospatial