Women in GIS

Congratulations to the 2025 Women in GIS Members Map Contest Winners! We’re excited to celebrate the incredible work of Diana Hadjieva, Rachel Passer, GISP , Mariavittoria Santarelli, and Shira Ellenson, GISP — this year's winners! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity, innovation, and dedication to detail blew us away! Check out their maps and see all the maps from the talented participants in this year's competition here: https://arcg.is/1WSuLi1 #WomenInGIS #MapContest2025 #MappingExcellence #GISInnovation

Join us this Wednesday at 1pm Pacific for the Infrastructure Community of Practice meet-up! Infrastructure in GIS encompasses a variety of important fields, including transportation, utilities, water/wastewater, and broadband. Whether you're working directly in Infrastructure or just interested in learning more about GIS applications in these areas, everyone is welcome to join! When: This Wednesday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET Where: Zoom Communities of Practice are monthly, industry-focused networking meet-ups for WiGIS Members. Not a member? Find out how easy it is to join! For full details, visit our website https://lnkd.in/gKdCeWcV #GISCommunity #WomeninGIS #GISNetworking #Infrastructure

Join the Women in GIS Virtual Book Club as we dive into Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. This discussion will explore how gender bias in data impacts everything from city planning to healthcare and what we can do to create a more equitable world. Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST Location: Virtual Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gqzAJeWb #WomenInGIS #BookClub #InvisibleWomen #GIS #DataBias #EquityInData

Get inspired by Azza Kamal, a true leader who uses her knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference! We are honored to have her as a valued member of the Women in GIS Board of Directors. Through her leadership the WiGIS Awards & Scholarships program has supported many woman working and studying in geospatial technology -- and the Awards & Scholarships program continues to thrive because of her dedication! Thank you Azza Kamal, PhD, LEED AP ND!

Join us this Wednesday at 1pm Pacific for the Natural Resources Community of Practice meet-up! Natural Resources in GIS encompasses a variety of important fields, including agriculture, forestry, energy, and conservation. Whether you're working directly in natural resources or just interested in learning more about GIS applications in these areas, everyone is welcome to join! When: This Wednesday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET Where: Zoom Communities of Practice are monthly, industry-focused networking meet-ups for WiGIS Members. Not a member? Find out how easy it is to join! For full details, visit our website https://lnkd.in/gH64tPVt #GISCommunity #WomeninGIS #GISNetworking #NaturalResources

It's International Women's Day! Here at Women in GIS, we want to take a moment to celebrate this day for all the incredible women out there. Women supporting other women is powerful — and that's exactly what we strive for in our organization. Together, we uplift, inspire, and create positive change. Here’s to celebrating you — your achievements, your strength, and your impact. #IWD2025 #WomenInGIS #WomenSupportingWomen #EmpowerThroughMapping

??? New Episode Alert!??? The world of mapping and GIS is constantly evolving, and Claire Kiedrowski has seen it all. In this month’s episode of Geographers Without Borders, we dive into her journey from surveying to photogrammetry and how an economic downturn led her into software. In this episode, we cover: - The evolution of mapping and GIS through Claire’s career. - How she transitioned from surveying to photogrammetry and software. - What it took to build her own business. - Her go-to tool for tackling geospatial challenges. - Why sharing knowledge is essential for advancing geoscience. Claire’s story is a testament to adaptability, innovation, and the power of lifelong learning. ? Tune in to this insightful conversation and let us know your biggest takeaways. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. ?? [https://lnkd.in/gy6xQVs5] #WomenInGIS #GeographersWithoutBorders #GISInnovation #MappingTheFuture

Join the Women in GIS Virtual Book Club as we dive into Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. This discussion will explore how gender bias in data impacts everything from city planning to healthcare and what we can do to create a more equitable world. Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST Location: Virtual Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gqzAJeWb #WomenInGIS #BookClub #InvisibleWomen #GIS #DataBias #EquityInData

It's Women's History Month, and this month, Women in GIS is celebrating all the women who have made an impact in the GIS field—including you! One of the things we love about GIS is that everyone has a unique journey into the field. We want to hear yours! What inspired you to pursue a career in geospatial technology? How did you get started in GIS? Share your story with #MyGISJourney, and let’s inspire the next generation of GIS professionals! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInGIS

Join us this Wednesday at 1pm Pacific for the Public Sector Community of Practice meet-up! The Public Sector in GIS encompasses a variety of important fields including federal, state, and local government, non-profits, science and academia, and more. Whether you're working directly in the Public Sector or just interested in learning more about GIS applications in these areas, everyone is welcome to join! When: This Wednesday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET Where: Zoom Communities of Practice are monthly, industry-focused networking meet-ups for WiGIS Members. Not a member? Find out how easy it is to join! For full details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gMMWMwqN #GISCommunity #WomeninGIS #GISNetworking #PublicSector