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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · 15d

New Workshop Just Announced!

Start your journey into #QGIS development with this 2-hour workshop: Building your first QGIS Plugin.

Details and registration at womeningis.org/QGIS

#GIS #GISChat

Building your first QGIS Plugin - start your journey into QGIS development with this 2-hour workshop. Details and registration at womeningis.org/QGIS

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · 15d

Check it out..
Women In GIS members check out your Member Resources page on womeningis.org to get your discount!

levelupmyskills.bsky.social @levelupmyskills.bsky.social · 17d

Do you get nervous at the thought of giving a presentation? Want to build slides that get attention and tell stories that resonate? If so, join us for this 4-part workshop and Level Up Your Presentation Skills!
Register by October 3rd:
levelupmyskills.com
#ProDev #Communication #PresentationSkills

Level Up Your Presentation Skills - a 4-part workshop series - registration ends October 3, 2025. Registration and details at levelupmyskills.com

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Aug 23

Call for Lightning Talk Presenters! Come share your work or present some tips and ticks to the GIS community! No gender requirement. No membership requirement. Just sign up!

Spots open for each month through the end of this year - get the details and sign up at womeningis.org/lightning

#GISChat

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our next all-member meeting is coming up on Tuesday, September 9. Join us to see what's happening in the organization, welcome new members, and see what is on the horizon for Women in GIS!
Register to get the Zoom link: womeningis.org/event-6289074

Not a member? Join Us! womeningis.org/Join-us

Announcing the Women in GIS All-Member Meeting - Gain inspiration, find your niche, and connect with like-minded professionals.

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Jul 1

We are incredibly grateful to those who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to support this organization and our members.

Learn more about Women in GIS at womeningis.org

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Jul 1

Announcing the 2025-2026 Women in GIS (WiGIS) Board of Directors!

We are excited to introduce the amazing individuals who will lead WiGIS into the next cycle—including both new incoming board members and continuing leaders who are dedicated to advancing our mission.

2025-26 Women in GIS Board of Directors: Wanmei Liang, Preident; Samantha Dinning, Past President; Renee Orie, Vice President; Elizabeth Houser, Treasurer; Madyson Bradford, Secretary

2025-26 Women in GIS Board of Directors: Jennifer Zumbado-Hannibal, Internal Affairs Chair; Rupsa Roy, Professional Development Chair; Azza Kamal, Awards & Scholarships; Susan Muleme Kasumba, External Engagement

2025-26 Women in GIS Board of Directors: Eva Reid, Chapters Co-Chair; Sage Donaldson, Chapters Co-Chair; An-Min Wu, Mentorship; Jami Dennis, Outreach Chair

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · May 24

Come learn from the best - Michelle Williams, Survey123 Jedi - as she takes you on a journey to master Survey123 with confidence!

Complete details and registration options on our website at womeningis.org/survey123

#GISChat

Survey123 Beginner Academy with Michelle Williams, the Survey123 Jedi Master! details and registration at womeningis.org/survey123

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Apr 30

Join us on May 27 for a 2-hour workshop on Data Visualization Essentials. You'll learn from the DataViz Wiz herself — @justjami.bsky.social! She'll show you how to turn your data into effective, accessible visualizations.

Full details on our website: womeningis.org/dataviz

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Apr 23

One week left to enter the The 2025 GISCI Map Contest!
Showcase your cartographic creativity!
Anyone from the GIS community can enter.

Entry Deadline: April 30, 2025.
Get the details and enter here: www.gisci.org/Learn-More/M...

Map in graphic 2024 Winner by @annariling.bsky.social
#GISChat

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Apr 11

It's election season at Women in GIS! We're looking for leaders to join the Women in GIS Board of Directors. Nominations due May 5, 2025.

Full details and nomination form on our website:
womeningis.org/elections/
All current WiGIS Members are eligible: womeningis.org/Join-us

Call for Nominations for Women in GIS Board of Directors. Nominations due May 5, 2025.

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 24

oh.. forgot to add please RSVP to let us know you're coming
tinyurl.com/AAGsocial

WiGIS & APCG Women's Network 2025 AAG Joint Social RSVP

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and camaraderie at the joint no-host social gathering hosted by Women in GIS (WiGIS) and the Association of Pacific Coastal Geographe...

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 24

Are you attending the AAG Annual meeting in Detroit? If so, connect with us and the APCG Women's Network on Wednesday 3/26 at Batch Brewing (4:30pm - 6pm EDT)

an image advertising the Joint meetup of Women in GIS and APCG during the AAG Annual Meeting in Detroit.

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 20

"from" not "form" -- but of course y'all know that, right?

Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 19

We love maps and map contests that showcase the amazing work form all you talented mappers!

Here's another opportunity for you.

Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Mar 19

The GISCI annual map contest is now underway! Show off your cartography skills for a chance to win and get recognized. Details at www.gisci.org/Learn-More/M...

#GISChat #Cartography

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 17

Congratulations to the 2025 Women in GIS Members Map Contest Winners!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity, innovation, and dedication to detail blew us away!

Check out the winners and all the entries here:
arcg.is/1WSuLi1

Congratulations to the 2025 Women in GIS Members Map Contest Winners!

We’re excited to celebrate the incredible work of Diana Hadjieva, Rachel Passer, Mariavittoria Santarelli, and Shira Ellenson — this year's winners!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity, innovation, and dedication to detail blew us away!

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Mar 13

#WomensHistoryMonth Day 13: Barbara Petchenik -the first female VP of the International Cartographic Association. She championed intuitive map design, making cartography accessible to all, especially children. Her legacy lives on through the children's map competition in her name. #Shero #GISChat

Image of Barbara Petchenik, Champion of Accessible Cartography, Maps aren't just pictures—they’re a unique form of communication open to everyone -- Barbara Petchenik dedicated her life to making maps accessible, meaningful, and inspiring for people of all ages and abilities.

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 6

not exactly the same, but related, in case you want to celebrate

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 6

What do you have in mind? We can definitely get behind promotion of such!

Also - March 14 is Python Data Day -- as in PyDay as in 3.14 Pi Day :)

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Mar 6

New Episode Alert! -
In this month’s episode of Geographers Without Borders, we talk with Claire Kiedrowski about her journey from surveying to photogrammetry and how an economic downturn led her into software. #GWOB
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/wom...

🎙️ New Episode Alert!🎙️

The world of mapping and GIS is constantly evolving, and Claire Kiedrowski has seen it all. In this month’s episode of Geographers Without Borders, we dive into her journey from surveying to photogrammetry and how an economic downturn led her into software. In this episode, we cover:

- The evolution of mapping and GIS through Claire’s career.

- How she transitioned from surveying to photogrammetry and software.

- What it took to build her own business.

- Her go-to tool for tackling geospatial challenges.

- Why sharing knowledge is essential for advancing geoscience.

Claire’s story is a testament to adaptability, innovation, and the power of lifelong learning.

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Mar 3

#WomensHistoryMonth Day 3: Mila Racine risked everything to smuggle Jewish children to safety from Nazi-occupied France. Arrested by the Gestapo in 1943, she was sent to a concentration camp, where she perished during an Allied bombardment. Her courage lives on. 🕊✊ #Shero #NeverForget

Women's History Month, Mapping courage, charting change: women who shaped our world. A photo of Mila Racine, Defender, Rebel, Hero. She defied the Nazis, smuggling Jewish children to safety during WWII. "In a world of silence, she chose to act. In a time of fear, she chose to save." — Inspired by Mila Racine’s legacy

Long post version: Mila Racine was a French Jewish resistance fighter who risked her life to save children during the Holocaust. Working with the OSE (Œuvre de Secours aux Enfants), she smuggled Jewish children across the border into Switzerland, defying Nazi persecution. In 1943, she was caught by the Gestapo while attempting another rescue mission with 30 children.

Deported to Ravensbrück concentration camp and later to Mauthausen, Mila continued to exhibit remarkable resilience. In her final letter from Ravensbrück in July 1944, she wrote: "I am looking forward to just one thing – that we will be together again." Tragically, she was killed during an Allied bombardment in March 1945.

Countless lives were saved because of Mila's selfless acts. For her bravery, Mila was posthumously awarded the Médaille de la Résistance and the Croix de Guerre by France. Her legacy stands as a testament to selfless resistance in the face of unimaginable darkness.

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Mar 2

#WomensHistoryMonth Day 2: Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba defied Portuguese colonization and fought against the transatlantic slave trade. A brilliant strategist, she led her people in resistance, refusing to bow to oppression. 👑🔥 #Shero #QueenNzinga

An image of Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba text that says 'Women's History Month Mapping Courage, Charting Change: Women who shaped our world - Nzinga Ana de Sousa Mbande - Queen, protector, warrior -
"A ruler's strength is measured not by the throne she sits upon, but by the freedom she fights for." — Inspired by Queen Nzinga

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Mar 2

#WomensHistoryMonth Day 1: Sophie Scholl risked everything to stand against Nazi tyranny. As a leader of the White Rose resistance, she fought for truth—and paid with her life. Her bravery still inspires. ✊🌿 #Shero #WhiteRose

an image of Sophie Scholl and text that says 'Women's History Month Mapping Courage, Charting Change: Women who shaped our world - Sophie Scholl Anti-Nazi Resistance Fighter "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." -Sophie Scholl'

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Feb 4

Reminder! We're still accepting nominations!

In collaboration with Esri, WiGIS will recognize the contributions of women to geospatial fields and award scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and practitioners/researchers.

apply by February 28, 2025
womeningis.wildapricot.org/2025AS

#GISChat

Reminder! We're still accepting nominations for the 2025 Women in GIS Awards and Scholarships program! You have until the end of this month.

In collaboration with Esri, WiGIS will recognize the contributions of women to geospatial fields and award scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and practitioners/researchers.

Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025

Full details available on our website:
https://womeningis.wildapricot.org/2025AS

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Just Jami @justjami.bsky.social · Feb 4

Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913 (February 4)! Her courageous stand against segregation on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955 became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn more: www.denverpost.com/2015/12/01/t...

#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025

Black History Month: Celebrating Rosa Parks (Born on February 4, 1913) -
In 1955 Rosa Parks took a courageous stand against segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama - this was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Women In GIS @womeningis.bsky.social · Jan 27

Ologies x Women in GIS: Virtual Networking Event!

Join Women in GIS on Jan 29, 2025, for a virtual event inspired by Ologies by Alie Ward.

1 PM PT | 4 PM ET Zoom

Come network and explore creative ways to connect GIS with science communication.

Register: womeningis.wildapricot.org/event-6039879

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