NorthStar of GIS and Blacks in GIS Events at Esri UC 2022
We’re looking forward to seeing you again in person at the Esri User Conference on July 11-15, 2022! Here are a couple of events you can add to your schedule to connect with NorthStar of GIS and Blacks in GIS. More events to come! NorthStar of GIS and Blacks in GIS present Black@Esri UC Daily Lunch Meetups (Outside Hall E) San Diego Convention Center Looking for
Apply for our Events Manager Opportunity
This is a Volunteer Remote opportunity that will support activities that will happen in San Diego, California. Assist NorthStar of GIS in hosting events that create outstanding experiences for Black GIS students, educators, professionals, and allies. Responsibilities: • Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts • Handling budgeting and invoicing • Liaising and negotiating with vendors • Negotiating sponsorship deals • Handling logistics • Updating the Board • Handling post-event summary
NorthStar Telescope: Meet Mahfuza Adamu Abubakar
NorthStar Telescope is a profile series for professionals of African descent in geospatial, geography, geoscience, and GIS industries. What do you do in the GIS industry? I am a Town Planning Officer for the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. I am also a Registered Town Planner with the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and hold membership with various professional
NorthStar Telescope: Meet Véronique Couttee
NorthStar Telescope is a profile series for professionals of African descent in geospatial, geography, geoscience, and GIS industries. What do you do in the GIS industry? I am the Principal and Founder of Geospatial Equity Tech. What inspires you to be in GIS? My career started as a wildlife biologist on my tropical island Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Working in the field for several years
Esri-University of Redlands Women of Color STEM Scholarship
From University of Redlands: The U.S. Census Bureau reports that women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but only 27% work in STEM-related fields. University of Redlands and Esri is supporting women of color pursuing degrees in STEM-related fields through a new scholarship to help you achieve your goals in a GIS career that are applicable to the University of Redlands Master
Reminder: Register for the Mapping Black Health and Wellness Event Series
Calling all GIS professionals, health and wellness experts, health equity advocates, and allies! Mapping Black Health and Wellness is a monthlong series that will be featuring amazing content about how GIS is being used to increase health and wellness in Black communities. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make an impact in your community, then this series is for you! NorthStar Events, we