The American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS),
serving over 8,000 members internationally, is devoted to advancing
knowledge and improving understanding of mapping sciences to promote the
responsible application of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information
systems and supporting technologies. The local chapter of ASPRS is
called the North
Atlantic Region.
The Association of American Geographers (AAG)
is a scholarly society of 7,000 members founded to advance the profession
of geography and to encourage the application of geographic research in
education, government, and business.
The Geospatial Information and Technology Association , GITA, (formerly AM/FM) is an educational organization dedicated to the advancement of automated mapping and facilities management. The associations membership includes 1,700 representatives of utilities, energy, and natural resource companies, government agencies, and other organizations.
The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)
is a multidisciplinary educational/professional organization of 3,600
individuals concerned with the effective use of information systems technology
at the local, regional, state provincial, and federal levels of government.
The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE)
works to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning.
To meet its mission, the NCGE develops coherent policies for all aspects
of geographic education; develops, publishes, and promotes the use of curriculum,
resource, and learning materials; enhances the preparation of geographic
educators with respect to their knowledge of content, techniques, and learning
processes; encourages and supports research on geographic education; publicizes
the importance and value of geographic education, and cooperates with other
organizations that have similar goals.
Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Operations (GISMO)
is a user-oriented group of professionals from NYC agencies, universities,
public and private organizations using or learning to use mini- or micro-
based GIS. GISMO is a forum to share geocoded data and data processing
techniques, software training, news from GIS publications, meetings, vendors,
etc. Significant networking has developed and is encouraged.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Having a connection to something larger is often cited as a motivating force for humans. It is a chance to see many different people in different stages of professional expertise: from stu- dents to sales people to scientists.
New developments and attacks on problems are explained and critiqued. Growth is shown and shared.
Conversations flow easily with strangers who have more in common with you than your neighbor.
Steering committees decide the future direction of the professional societies while exchanging accolades for accomplishment.
Rooms filled with people strain to hear the details of technical topics while the exposition floor crawls with excitement as vendors hawk their wares.
Top executives of government agencies and corporations stroll alongside while another presenter nervously scurries to give the final preparation to a slide show.
Social events loom as signals of completion of another day's activity.
Smiles and handshakes. Business cards flash.
Then, before you know it, it's over, and you go back home to your own circus, and plan the next one.
AAG
Teaching Positions:
Sustainable Development in Colorado
GIS in Iowa
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Human geographer in PA and Oregon
URISA
GIS, Water Resources, and Oil Industry in the Middle East
UNIX Systems Administrator
GIS Coordinator in California 52-64K
GIS Project Leader in Kansas
Technical Sales Consultant
AM/FM
GIS, C Programmer for Electric and Gas Utility
Intergraph Framme Programmer in Wash. D.C.
Programmer/Analyst: Relational DB, CASE, SQL
Smallworld Systems Opportunities:
Systems Support Engineer, Senior Sales Consultant, Support Engineer
Telephone Company Position in East Texas
ACSM
Surveying Positions on all levels with Consulting Firm
Assistant Professor of Surveying in Michigan
Sales Representative Demonstrating Surveying Products
Survey Engineer at Fermilab
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Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, ACSM,
301-493-0200
Issues related to cartography are covered in this peer-reviewed journal
$85 per year or free with ACSM membership ($30 for students) and choice
of ACA sub-group
GIS. World, GIS World,
info@gisworld.com, 970-223-4848
GIS applications, product reviews, industry news and related topics
are covered in an easy-to-read style with colorful graphics
$72 per year or free with URISA or AM/FMmembership (approx. $30 each
for students)
GPS World, Advanstar Communications,
216-243-8100
GPS applications and related topics are covered in an easy-to-read
style with colorful graphics
$64 per year
Government Technology, GovernmentTechnology,
GTMag@AOL.com, 916-363-5000
Issues related to the application of technology to the functions of
government throughout the nation
Unknown rate per year but free to eligible persons
Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, ASPRS,
301-493-0290, membership@asprs.org
Technical, peer-reviewed journal covering topics in remote sensing.
One great graphic on the cover. Includes ASPRS news
$120 per year or free with membership ($30 per year for students)
Professional Geographer, AAG, aag@gwuvm.gwu.edu,
202-234-1450
Peer-reviewed journal covering topics in geography
$94 per year or free with AAG membership ($41 for students)
Surveying and Land Information Systems, ACSM,
301-493-0200
Devoted to the Sciences of Surveying and Mapping, Land Information,
and Related Fields
$85 per year or free with ACSM membership (and choice of NSPS or AAGS
sub-group
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