The MapStory Foundation is proud to sponsor the Fall Symposium of the American Geographical Society - Geography 2050: Mounting an Expedition to the Future. They are calling it a “multi-year strategic dialog on the vital trends that will reshape our nation and our planet.” And, this inaugural event will be hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute, in the historic Low Library Rotunda, on November 19th in NYC. You can learn more about this forward looking dialog at www.geography2050.org, and you can even register and be part of it. Most of the content within MapStory.org addresses the past and the present. But, in celebration of this unique event, we at MapStory are offering a $1000 prize for whomever posts the best future oriented MapStory about how our world will change by 2050. The use of scientifically validated data on future trends is encouraged. Yet, the narrative elements of the story will be just as important. While the financial incentive of the prize is notable, the winning MapStory will also be played at the Geography 2050 Fall Symposium for the thought leaders in attendance. The content and themes of your MapStory submission do not need to adhere to those of this inaugural event, and instead can cover any trends and underlying factors that you deem to be important to the future of our planet. To participate, just publish your MapStory and tweet it to @Geography2050 with the hasthag #MapStory2050. Deadline for submission is November 15.
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URISA's Student Competition Revolutionized for GIS-Pro 2014 http://www.urisa.org/news/2014/05/13/press-release/urisa-s-student-competition-revolutionized-for-gis-pro-2014/ Published Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:00 am by Wendy Nelson In a recent development for GIS-Pro 2014: URISA’s 52nd Annual Conference taking place September 8-11, 2014 in New Orleans, the URISA Vanguard Cabinet has revitalized the traditional studentpresentation competition. Help revitalize traditional poster contests by joining the Vanguard Cabinet for a showcase of recent 'maptastic' GIS student innovations. Instead of traditional printed and thumb-tacked maps, we are going completely digital. There will be a series of brief presentations (no longer than five minutes each) during the competition session on September 9th at 2:00 PM where students willcompete for the "Best Presentation" cash award. Additionally, digital submissions will be accepted for students unable to attend the conference, where they can compete for additional cash prizes* in various categories. All approved submissions will be uploaded online and displayed in the common area during the conference, to allow conference attendees to vote on a "People's Choice" award. All awards will be presented to select competitors during the Wednesday morning awards ceremony at GIS-Pro 2014. “With today’s GIS students becoming the future leaders of our industry, it’s essential to offer students a platform to continue learning, present analysis results, and get feedback to improve their skills,” said Ashley Hitt, a current URISA board member. “As young GIS professionals, the Vanguard Cabinet recognizes this and is offering more opportunities for students and other young professionals to get involved and take advantage of the opportunity.” Students may submit a map or poster .pdf (or image file), a PowerPoint presentation, or a video walk-through of a web app., mobile app., model, or script they have developed. All submissions will be reviewed, to ensure appropriate content, and competitors will receive an email confirmation upon approval. We encourage competitors to attend the conference to present their work, but those unable to attend will still be able to compete for all but the "Best Presentation" award. All students are welcome to compete, as long as they submit evidence of at least half-time enrollment at an accredited college for the Fall 2014 term. More details, as well as the competition application form, can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/gispro2014studentcompetition/. Additional opportunities for GIS students to get involved with the URISA GIS-Pro Conference - to be held in New Orleans, LA from September 8-11, 2014 - include a panel designed forstudents/young professionals and student volunteer opportunities.
About URISA: URISA – Fostering Excellence in GIS – is a leading provider of learning and knowledge for the GIS community. URISA connects great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement. We strive to provide exceptional educational experiences, a vibrant and connected community, and the essential resources you need to be successful in your career. URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community come together to share concerns and ideas. About the URISA Vanguard Cabinet: The vision of the Vanguard Cabinet is to provide students and young professionals within the geospatial profession with opportunities to further professional development and represent their interests with the URISA organization. * URISA is seeking a total of $1,500 in sponsorship funds to award cash prizes to the top submissions in various categories. Demonstrate your commitment to future GIS leaders by sponsoring this important event. If your organization is interested in sponsoring the student competition, or would like additional information, please contact Wendy Nelson at wnelson@urisa.org. For the first time ever, SCGIS is holding a student paper competition at the annual conference. Who: Current students or recent graduates (1 year from graduation date) who focus on applications of spatial technologies for conservation. When: July 11 – 13, 2014 Where: SCGIS Annual Conference, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Monterey, CA Why:
How: Submit presentation abstract here. Select Student Paper Competition under Presentation Type. How Much:
The GeoTech Center has opened it Geospatial Technology Skills Competition for 2014. The competition is opened to two year college students. To see the complete rules and information please follow this hyperlink: http://www.geotechcenter.org/Resources/Resource-Center/Featured-Items/Geospatial-Technology-Skills-Competition NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AWARD IN MAPPING Undergraduate students and masters-degree candidates are invited to apply for the 2014 National Geographic Award in Mapping. This award recognizes student achievement in the art, science, and technology of mapping and seeks to encourage student research. The first place award consists of a cash prize of $900 (U.S.) and the second place award is $300 (U.S.). Winners and honorable mentions also will receive National Geographic atlases or other map products. This award is administered through the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Cartography Specialty Group (CSG). Judging will be completed by representatives from National Geographic and will be based on the technical, aesthetic, and overall quality of the submission. The award winners will be announced at the CSG business meeting at the 2014 AAG Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL. Applying students do not need to be members of the AAG. HOW TO APPLY: Following the strong tradition of production cartography at the National Geographic Society, submission must be in the form of a static map in a vector (e.g., pdf) or raster (e.g., jpg, tiff) format. While group work is eligible for submission, the maximum numbers of students working on a single team is three. Entries must be completed as part of the student's curriculum (i.e., not for a job, including freelance work); the student's cartography instructor must confirm that the work was completed for university credit by completing and scanning the online form. Please include the following in your application package: (1) your map, or a link for downloading your map (latter preferred); (2) a cover page that includes your name, institutional affiliation, degree program (e.g. M.S.), address, phone number, email, and cartography/GIS instructor's name; (3) a one page statement that provides some context of the submission (e.g., its purpose, how it may be used, how it was created, its limitations, etc.) along with a paragraph on how this award will help you with your educational plans; and (4) the completed form signed by your cartography instructor. Please apply by sending all materials digitally to Robert Roth (reroth@wisc.edu). Submissions must be received by March 1st, 2014. For additional details, please visit:http://www.natgeomaps.com/mapawards The Open Source Geospatial Foundation can hosted a map competition, "Opening up the Map." Check out the entries! It is full of some awesome and diverse maps. http://2013.foss4g.org/conf/gallery/ Vote for your favorite! http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/09/foss4g-map-contest/ http://www.opengeospatial.org/pressroom/pressreleases/1816 The Student Map App Challenge is a contest for students who have programming skills and an interest in maps and location services. Open standards from the OGC unlock the potential of the "spatial Web," creating opportunities for app developers to make all kinds of location information available to users, independent of platform. The OGC has launched the Student Map App Challenge to make entrepreneurial students aware of the enormous social and commercial potential of these open standards. URISA hosts an annual Student Competition to encourage students in a variety of academic settings and disciplines to write and publish papers and posters to share with the URISA membership and others in the geospatial technologies industry. The submission may include research projects, case studies, projects, or any type of methodology in which geospatial technology and skills were used or could be used.
The Student Competition consists of a two-tier approach that includes Papers and Posters. PAPERS - Students are invited to submit a paper for the competition and possible inclusion in the URISA Journal. The papers will undergo a review process under the direction of an esteemed panel of academic and practitioner members of URISA. Lead authors of the top papers receive an award of a one-year membership in URISA and free registration to GIS-Pro 2013 (along with an opportunity to present at the conference). Students are encouraged to submit essays on geospatial issues as well as technical research papers, relating to any field geospatial field. Students should display original thought and creativity in the development of the papers. POSTERS - Community college and GIS Certificate students are specifically invited to submit posters for the competition. The posters will undergo a review process under the direction of an esteemed panel of academic and practitioner members of URISA. The top ten posters will receive an award of a one-year membership in URISA. All competition winners will receive a certificate signed by the URISA President. Winning submissions will be posted on the URISA website and announced through various industry publications and communications. The URISA Student Competition Committee will review all submissions and the winners will be notified in early August. Winners will be recognized during the awards ceremony at GIS- Pro 2013: URISA's 51st Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. http://www.urisa.org/student_competition The North American Cartographic Information Society announces its student competitions for 2012. Students of all levels are encouraged to consider entering their work in one of our three competitions.
1. Student Dynamic Mapping Competition The North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) recognizes the importance of dynamic mapping in cartography. We are sponsoring the 14th Annual Student Dynamic Map Competition to promote cartographic excellence and innovation in this versatile medium. There are two competition categories: narrative maps and interactive maps:
Any student enrolled in a certificate program, undergraduate, or graduate/post-graduate program in any country who has not previously won first prize in either of the categories from this contest may enter. Entries must be submitted by Friday 14 September 2012. Details of the competition and examples of past winners can be seen at:http://www.nacis.org/index.cfm?x=4. 2. NACIS Student Poster Competition There is an opportunity for students working in print to participate, too, in the NACIS Student Poster Competition. Posters are an effective way of sharing cartographic work in progress, showcasing community involvement, and demonstrating experiments with new technologies. Posters with a cartographic theme are wanted for this contest! All student posters submitted to the competition will be displayed at NACIS 2012. There is no entry fee. We appreciate advance registration so we can reserve display space for your poster. However, posters should be brought to the annual meeting by the student or another attendee or the student could arrange to ship the poster to the conference hotel (ATTN: NACIS POSTER SESSION) to arrive before Wednesday, October 17, 2012. There will be one winner, who will be awarded $500. One runner-up will receive an honorable mention award. NACIS meeting attendees will vote on entries and the winners will be announced at the conference. Other non-cash award honorable mentions may be given at the discretion of the Student Poster Competition Chair and the Poster Session Chair. All prize-winning and honorable mention posters will receive award certificates. Any student enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate, or graduate program from a North American educational institution is encouraged to submit an entry. The poster must have been produced no earlier than the 2011-2012 academic year. Posters are to be no larger than 36" x 48". See http://www.nacis.org/index.cfm?x=18 for full details. 3. Peer-reviewed Student Paper Competition. Finally, there is an opportunity for students to be recognized for their academic work that takes the form of a journal article. Any peer-reviewed manuscript accepted for publication in CP (2012 issues) whose first author is a student is automatically eligible, with the student author of the winning paper being awarded $1,350. Student papers will be judged annually by members of the CP Editorial Board and the CP editor. There is still time to get your paper through the review process this year! CP is now open access, with fast publication of accepted papers. Reviews of submitted papers are returned to authors within 4-6 weeks of submission. See http://www.cartographicperspectives.org/index.php/journal for information about how to submit a paper to CP. CivicApps is hosting another contest.
The due date for this one is April 24th and there are several $1000 prizes and a $2000 grand prize. You can get more information at http://www.civicapps.org/contribute |
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