Organizations
American Association of Geographers
The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a nonprofit scientific and educational society founded in 1904. For 100 years the AAG has contributed to the advancement of geography. Its members from more than 60 countries share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG's Annual Meeting, two scholarly journals (Annals of the Association of American... More
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Founded in 1934, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is a scientific association serving over 7,000 professional members around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.
Complete College America!
Established in 2009, Complete College America is a national nonprofit working to significantly increase the number of Americans with a college degree or credential of value and to close attainment gaps for traditionally underrepresented populations. The organization was founded to focus solely on dramatically increasing the nation’s college completion rate through state policy change, and to build... More
Digital Quest
Digital Quest is a Mississippi-based development and training oriented company. Our primary focus is enabling educational institutions to provide skill training in the new and ever-more vital field of Geospatial Technology.
Through our partnerships with organizations such as SPACESTARS, Environmental Systems Research Institute, (ESRI) NASA, SkillsUSA and others, we are able to deliver complete... More
Geoinformatic Applications Journal
Geoinformatic Applications (GA) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary nonprofit online organization focused on providing innovative geospatial solutions. The organization aims to:
- provide scientifically-based decision-support systems to technical and non-technical users,
- apply GIS tools and technologies to a variety of research and industry problems, and
- establish a collaborative environment that facilitates cooperation between researchers.
GeoVista Center Penn State
GeoVISTA's specific mission is to coordinate integrated and innovative research in Geographic Information Science (GIScience), with an emphasis on geovisualization. The focus is on developing powerful human-centered methods and technologies that allow scientists and decision makers to solve scientific, social, and environmental problems through computer-supported, visually-enabled analysis of the growing wealth of geospatial data.
GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization that provides the geographic information systems (GIS) community with a complete certification program. GISCI offers participants from the first early years on the job until retirement a positive method of developing value for professionals and employers in the GIS profession.
Spatial Data Knowledge Portal
At the invitation of the University of Redlands, a number of researchers, experts and practitioners joined the SDS Knowledge Portal research effort in early 2008, participating in two collaborative workshops and providing individual contributions. An informal SDS Consortium was formed in May 2008. The content of this Knowledge Portal reflects the collective effort of the SDS Consortium members. Although the Portal is still in development, we hope that our work provides a good theoretical and methodological foundation for its future growth.
The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA)
The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is the professional association and leading advocate for anyone using geospatial technology to help operate, maintain, and protect the infrastructure, which includes organizations such as utilities, telecommunication companies, and the public sector. Through industry-leading conferences—along with research initiatives,... More
Urban Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)
Founded in 1963, URISA - The Association for GIS Professionals - is a leading provider of learning and knowledge for the GIS community. URISA connects great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement. We strive to provide exceptional educational experiences, a vibrant and connected community, and the essential resources you need to be successful in your career. URISA... More