EEGS Dept. now a member of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)
With the support of our department and the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (CAGIS), we are excited to announce that our department has become a member of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), making us the second institution in North Carolina to join after NC State.
This membership means that all our students, faculty, and staff now have access to the benefits offered through UCGIS.
What is UCGIS
The University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) is a non-profit scientific and educational organization comprised of 60+ member and affiliate institutions. It was established in 1995 to advance research in the field of Geographic Information Science, expand and strengthen multidisciplinary Geographic Information Science education, and advocate policies for the promotion of the ethical use of and access to geographic information and technologies by building and supporting scholarly communities and networks.
Key Benefits for Our Community
- Specialized training and career development opportunities for graduate students and early-career scholars.
- Open access to the authoritative GIS&T Body of Knowledge (BoK), a critical resource for teaching, curriculum development, and professional readiness.
- Free and discounted participation in professional development programs, webinars, and workshops.
- Enhanced visibility and recognition through awards, scholarships, and leadership opportunities.
- Free posting of announcements, job ads, and other targeted information on the website and via our list-serve. Non-members pay $200/posting for this service.
- A strong voice in shaping geospatial research and education initiatives at both national and international levels.
Please check out this video to learn how to take full advantage of UCGIS member benefits.
How to Activate Your UCGIS Account
To access member features, faculty and students can share their charlotte.edu email address with Dr. Yao Li (yao.li@charlotte.edu) to activate their UCGIS account.
We look forward to seeing our community take advantage of these exciting new opportunities!