Join us to celebrate the incredible work being done by Washington’s students in GIS and related fields! The Dick Thomas Award (DTA), hosted by the Washington GIS Association, highlights original student research and projects in geography, GIS, and geospatial technologies.
Finalists from across the state will present their work live, showcasing innovative approaches to real-world challenges, from environmental analysis to community planning and beyond! The DTA competition is designed to encourage students to share their ideas, gain presentation experience, and connect with professionals in the geospatial community.
Come support the next generation of GIS professionals and be inspired by the creativity, passion, and impact of student-driven research.
Madeleine Kopf-Patterson - Disturbing the Deep: Mapping Arctic Sedimentary Blue Carbon at the Intersection of Climate and Industry
Jen Stolz - GIS-Based Prioritization of Salmon Habitat Riparian Restoration in WRIA 1
Chelsea Ha, Niko Wood, Seth Borne - Mapping Washington’s Secondary Resale Economy – Visualizing Opportunities for Circular Markets
Maureen Montiel, Tahniat Naseem - The Invisible Layer: Modeling Seattle City Noise to Map Neighborhood Soundscapes
Emergency Management GIS Specialist/ 911 GIS Administrator, Navy Region Northwest
Micah leads the Young Professionals Special Interest Group.
The Young Professionals Special Interest Group (YPSIG) is a community within Washington GIS Association (WAGISA) dedicated to supporting students, early-career professionals, and anyone with fewer than five years of experience in the geospatial field. YPSIG creates opportunities... Read More →
I have been working in GIS for 30 years, and have been managing and growing the GIS program at the City of Tumwater for 8 1/2 of those. I have mostly worked in the public sector at two different counties, a port, and a city, but all were smaller organizations. I collaborate across... Read More →
