CaGIS is seeking proposals for hosting the 2026 CaGIS Conference.  While 2026 may seem to be far in the future, it is not too early to start planning if we want to have access to the best facilities at the low(er) cost.  If you are interested in submitting a proposal to host the conference in 2026, please fill in the Google form linked below in this message by August 31, 2024.  While there is not a lot of detail requested in this proposal, it requires a potential host to identify a specific location and venue/facility with certain characteristics we know we will need for the con ..read more

The Preliminary Program for the 2024 CaGIS+UCGIS Symposium is now available.  Information about plenary speakers is also available.  Register now to reserve your space at this important event ..read more

CaGIS is proud to present the winners of the 2023 Map Design Competition. We thank the many contributors and judges! Please be sure to visit the 2023 Gallery to see some of the winners from this year’s competition ..read more

The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) proudly announces that applications are now being accepted for the Society’s annual scholarship awards. The scholarships recognize academic achievement and encourage the continuing success of outstanding cartography and geographic information science students. The scholarships also recognize achievement or potential for achievement in original research advancing the specific disciplines of cartography or geographic information science. CaGIS will award two Master’s Scholarship Awards ($1,000 each) and two Doctoral Scholarship ..read more

The CaGIS board is currently seeking nominees for future board positions.  Currently, we are seeking nominations for Vice President and two members of the Board of Directors.  The elected Vice President will serve a four-year term as VP, President-Elect, President, and Past President.  The Directors will each serve a four-year term.     CaGIS rotates the officer positions among 1) government or private sectors and 2) academic sector, the next VP nominee will be selected from government or the private sector. The terms for those elected this year will run from spring 2024 until spring ..read more

Announcing the Call for Participation for the 2024 CaGIS + UCGIS Symposium to be held June 3-6 in Columbus, Ohio.  The theme of the conference is Climate Smart GIScience: Mapping a Sustainable Future. Submission of research paper abstracts, vision statements, poster/lightning talk abstracts and workshop proposals are welcome.  ..read more

Dr. Cynthia Brewer received the ICA Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal during the Awards Ceremony at ICC 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.  The nomination was submitted by Aileen Buckley, U.S. Primary Delegate to the ICA and Chair of the U.S. National Committee for the ICA and Anthony Robinson, The Pennsylvania State University.  Some of Dr. Brewer’s notable achievements are described in her nomination document, “Dr. Brewer is widely known for her contributions to color theory in cartography, with the most impactful of her accomplishments being ColorBrewer, a web application that has helped i ..read more

During the International Cartographic Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. E. Lynn Usery was awarded the ICA Honorary Fellowship.  An excerpt from the nomination document summarizes Lynn’s contributions to the fields of cartography and GIScience: “Because of the breadth and depth of his involvement and contributions, the extraordinary impact that Dr. E. Lynn Usery has had on the fields of cartography and GIScience cannot be overstated. Not only was he a cartographer and GIScientist of international reputation, but he also made many extraordinary contributions to the ICA. For this re ..read more

CaGIS is joining the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science June 3-6 in Columbus, Ohio for our 2024 CaGIS Conference.  The theme will be related to understanding climate change and sustainability through Cartography, GIScience and GeoAI.  Watch for the Call for Abstracts, coming soon ..read more