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
