Women in GIS

Saturday January 03rd 2009
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Web sites with information specifically regarding women in GIS. Read interviews about women in this field or find GIS related support groups.

GIS Women Discussion Group
An open forum for members of the GIS community to communicate with one another on a personal and professional basis. Though specifically for women in the field, membership is open to all those interested.

ICA Task Force on Women in Cartography
1991 reported prepared by the International Cartographic Association (ICA) on the presence of women in cartography.

Oregon Urisa’s Women in GIS Chapter
The mission statement is “Promote and enhance the personal and professional careers of women in the field of Geographic Information Systems.”. Find information about meetings, projects and resources.

Supporting Women in Geography and GIS (SWIGGIS)
Based in Austin, Texas, SWIGIS is an “organization of female geospatial professionals dedicated to the awareness, education and participation in geography and GIS.” Members can participate in social and educational events in the Austin area.

WinGIT
Australian based “Women in Geographic Information Technology” group with meetings held every other month.  A small annual membership fee provides access to job announcements, newsletter and online forum. 

Women in GIS Series
Now defunct series of occasional interviews spotlighting women who work in the field of GIS. From Directions Magazine.

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    One Response to “Women in GIS”

    1. Al Gillikin on December 27th, 2007 5:48 pm

      GIS is split between men and women in NC! I appreciate them all

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