Our Mission: Promote and enhance the personal and professional careers of women (and men!) in the field of Geographic Information Systems. Encourage acceptance, growth and exploration of diverse workplaces so that harmony may exist and a unique experience be found by all.
Announcements & Events
- February Meeting/Happy Hour - 2/24/2010 - All Welcome! 6pm - Muddy Rudder Public House 8195 SE 7th Ave Portland
- Oregon GIS Community Calendar
- WIGIS Online Forum
- Information about GIS Certification
WIGIS would like to thank our past sponsors.
The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (ORURISA)
- Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
- New Seasons Markets
- Portland Nursery
- Audubon Society of Portland
- Old Wives’ Tales
- Annie Blooms Books
- Flying Pie Pizzeria
- Scholls Valley Native Nursery
- Music Millennium
- Joseph’s Dessert Company
ORURISA is our primary sponsor and has provided funding for our activities. Many donations from local businesses above have been offered to our volunteers in appreciation for their dedicated efforts. WIGIS accomplishments over the past year include: Oregon Humane Society Service Project; PAVTEC Math, Science, and Technology Conference for Middle School Girls; GISCI Certification Seminar and Workshop; 4-H Youth GIS/GPS Course Development and Instruction; and GIS Day 2004. Thanks to all of you who have organized and participated in these and other WIGIS activities.
And an extra thank you to those who have bought WIGIS water bottles - this fundraiser continues, so visit here to order yours!