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| Subject: | RE: [gislist] Do GIS Professionals Have A "Professional Association?" |
| Date: |
01/07/2004 10:05:01 AM |
| From: |
Peter H. Van Demark |
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Jack and Monica:
>OK, here's another one. I've been prompted by others about joining a
>professional association for GIS.... Do we have one? I've seen information
>on ACSM, but are there others? This dovetails into some research as to
>where I might publish several articles.
>I would also like to know what kind of certifications are available out
>there and how to get a GIS license or certification.
For both of these, I recommend URISA (http://www.urisa.org/): it is a
40-year-old group (I have been a member for 25 years) that describes itself
as follows:
"The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a
non-profit association of professionals using Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in all
state and local government agencies and departments. URISA promotes the
effective and ethical use of spatial information and information
technologies for the understanding and management of urban and regional
systems."
URISA has a journal where referred articles are published, plus a
newsletter. URISA also has sponsored a new certification program,
described at (http://www.urisa.org/certification/rollout.htm) as follows:
"The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI, www.gisci.org) is pleased to
announce that the GIS Certification Program will "go live" on January 1,
2004. At that time, professionals will be able to download application
materials and begin preparations for submitting their qualifications for
recognition as Certified GIS Professionals and earn the designation, "GISP"."
Peter
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Peter Van Demark
Director of GIS Products and Training Phone: 617-527-4700
Caliper Corporation Fax: 617-527-5113
1172 Beacon Street E-mail: peter@caliper.com
Newton MA 02461-9926 Web site: http://www.caliper.com
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