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The Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA) is a vibrant community uniting emerging and experienced GIS professionals through top-tier education, networking, and career development. Learn more: geospatialprofessionalnetwork.org
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If you’re looking for a meaningful career that will be energized, rather than threatened by developments in AI, consider geography. Professor Nelson breaks down how AI isn’t replacing geographers – but empowering them. buff.ly/x5eLPgJ
August 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Just over a week remains for Advanced GIS Leadership Academy early bird registration rates. Join us in New Orleans in November to improve your leadership skills and guide your organization to geospatial excellence. thegpn.org/page/Advance...
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Introducing the 2025 GPN Young Professional Scholarship Winners: Harit Shah and Garner "Gigi" Hancock
Congratulations to you both!!

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August 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Don't miss the opportunity to share your lessons learned at the 2026 GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference in Mobile, Alabama.

Presentation proposals are due by October 17.
Learn more: thegpn.org/page/GISValT...
August 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The @gpn-org.bsky.social is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Board election. Congratulations to those elected and thank you to all of the candidates and leadership development committee members who participated in this activity. GPN Leaders!!
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GPN Announces Election Results - Geospatial Professional Network
Liz Parrish, GISP, Senior Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B, Dallas, Texas
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August 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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There are several great articles in this Quarter's Newsletter from the @gpn-org.bsky.social about work, fears, and a positive perspective in your #Geospatial career. Join up and take a look. thegpn.org #gischat
August 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This will be a hot topic at GIS-Pro in the Rockies: sched.co/25VZS
How will the modernization of the National Spatial Reference System impact you and your work?

Make your plan to attend: thegpn.org/page/GIS-Pro
August 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Next up in GPN's free webinar programming: Data to Science (D2S): Modular Open-Source Geospatial Data Science Ecosystem for Climate and Community Resilience on Monday, August 11, 2025. Don't miss it! Reserve your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Geospatial Professional Network knows GIS leadership!
If you have graduated from GPN's GIS Leadership Academy, consider attending the ADVANCED GIS Leadership Academy in New Orleans in November. Early bird registration discounts are available until September 1.
thegpn.org/page/Advance...
August 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Start your week with some introspection from GPN Board member Clinton G. Johnson. Good stuff! youtu.be/zfM-eIOkrUk?...
How Maps Can Help Us Create a More Just World | Clinton Johnson | TEDxMidAtlantic
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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August 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Join us Tuesday at NOON for a GPN Speaker Series as we learn from Matt Drwenski of Rice University.

Register at www.urisatexas.org/event-6267389

#houston #socioeconomic #GIS #GPN #historical #planning #population #displacement #Texas
July 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Five days remain to take advantage of early bird discount rates for GIS-Pro in the Rockies! Don't miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired in Denver in October.
Make your plans ASAP: thegpn.org/page/GIS-Pro
July 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We've added a virtual GIS Leadership Academy to the calendar to accommodate those from the community who have new travel restrictions. Register for the virtual GLA taking place during the last week of October! thegpn.org/page/GLA
July 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Attend our free webinar on Friday: Groundwater Beneath our Feet: Safeguarding Infrastructure from Sea Level Threats

thegpn.org/page/webinars
July 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Two weeks remaining for early bird discounts to GIS-Pro in the Rockies! thegpn.org/page/GIS-Pro
July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So much continuing education on the calendar. Make your plans!

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July 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing group of presenters - look at all the great content - this is going to be an great event!
See the details at the link below and register here: thegpn.org/events/regis...

#GISChat #GISPro2025
Check out the speaker directory for GIS-Pro in the Rockies: gispro2025.sched.com/directory/sp...

Quite the line-up!
July 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's Q3... what are your professional development plans for the rest of the year? Start with GPN: thegpn.org/page/Education
July 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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📞Early career GIS pros: grow, lead & make an impact with the GPN Vanguard Cabinet! Build community, drive change, and shape the future of GIS.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hear from Breece Robertson during GPN's free webinar tomorrow (Friday, June 27). us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Check out the speaker directory for GIS-Pro in the Rockies: gispro2025.sched.com/directory/sp...

Quite the line-up!
June 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Free in an hour? Attend GPN's FREE webinar: NOAA's Sea Level Calculator: View how water levels change over time and how sea level change impacts the future.

Monday, June 23, 2025
1 PM Eastern/12 noon Central/11 AM Mountain/10 AM Pacific
Register for a spot: thegpn.org/page/webinars
June 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Professor David Padgett helped turn local stories into hard data. By training communities to map pollution with GIS, he gave them the tools to prove environmental injustice and demand action.

📍 From maps to impact.

🔗 Read more: ow.ly/GsZH50WeS9v
June 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Free GPN Webinar on Monday: NOAA's Sea Level Calculator: View how water levels change over time and how sea level change impacts the future.

Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 1 PM Eastern/12 noon Central/11 AM Mountain/10 AM Pacific

Snag a spot: thegpn.org/page/webinars
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Attending a typical webinar earns one hour of Education for GISP Certification or Renewal.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Get your copy of the GIS Salary Survey report: thegpn.org/page/salarys...
June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM