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THE GIS PROFESSIONAL (URISA News) Archives
Every other month since the 1970's, URISA members have been receiving their copy of URISA News, the association's newsletter covering industry trends and news. (In 2010, the publication was rebranded as THE GIS PROFESSIONAL.)
Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO)
For current news and list of members, please proceed to COGO Website
Previous information about COGO:
January 2011- Current list of COGO Member Organizations
URISA 2008 Board of Directors Election
URISA Members:
At the close of URISA 2008 in New Orleans, the following individuals will have concluded their three-year term on the Board of Directors of URISA:
- Past President: Ed Wells, GISP - GIS Manager, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC
- Ingrid Bruce - GIS/Special Districts Manager, City of Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Zhong-Ren Peng, PhD - Professor, University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Gainesville, Florida
- Cy Smith, GISP - Statewide GIS Coordinator, State of Oregon, Salem, Oregon
Their dedication and commitment to URISA over the years has been exemplary and we cannot thank them enough for their service.
URISA Marketplace
Welcome to URISA Marketplace, for job opportunities and hiring solutions!
- Are you seeking GIS professionals to fill positions in your department or agency? Scroll down for posting details.
- Are you looking for a new opportunity or simply want to see what's out there? Perhaps your dream job is listed below!
Current Listings
URISA ESIG Award Testimonials
URISA ESIG Award Testimonials
The following are testimonials from past Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Award winners.
URISA Caribbean Chapter
Welcome to Caribbean URISA!
The URISA International Board of Directors approved organizing status for the Caribbean URISA Chapter on August 19, 2007.The Caribbean URISA Chapter is a non-profit organization that provides members with a forum to share real experiences in implementing Geoinformatics/GIS technology in organizations, to present one's work, get constructive criticism, discuss concepts and ideas of how Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can make meaningful contribution to society in general and the Caribbean region in particula
Caribbean URISA Chapter Information Page
CARIBBEAN URISA CHAPTER
Thank you for your interest in the Caribbean URISA Chapter!
The URISA International Board of Directors approved organizing status for the Caribbean URISA Chapter on August 19, 2007.
The Caribbean URISA Chapter is a non- profit organization that provides members with a forum to share real experiences in implementing Geoinformatics/GIS technology in organizations, to present one's work, get constructive criticism, discuss concepts and ideas of how Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can make meaningful contribution to society in general and the Caribbean region in particular.
2007 Student Papers
The following papers were submitted as part of the first Annual Student Paper Competition.
1st Place:
Safaa Z. ALDwaik
Clark University
Department of International Development, Community, and Environment
Worcester, MA
2nd Place:
Tomáš Václavík
Department of International Development, Community and Environment Clark University Worcester, MA
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URISA Student Competition
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URISA hosts an annual Student Competition to encourage students in a variety of academic settings and disciplines to write and publish papers and posters to share with the URISA membership and others in the geospatial technologies industry. The submission may include research projects, case studies, projects, or any type of methodology in which geospatial technology and skills were used or could be used.
