Our last Map Chat of the 2025 spring semester is extra special. On Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in Science Hall …
News and Events
Map Chat with Annika Anderson and Randi Selvey | April 9
Our second Map Chat for this semester is almost here! On Wednesday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in Science Hall (room 250). In …
Join us at the 2025 Geospatial Summit!
The annual Geospatial Summit will happen on Wednesday, April 16. This event will have speakers sharing new insights, interesting research, and more—plus a career panel and career fair that’ll get you thinking about your potential …
Map Chat with Daniel Huffman | March 12
It’s that time again—time for our monthly speaker series, Map Chat, to bring you something fresh and interesting from the world of cartography & GIS. On Wednesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join …
Map Chat with Atlas Guo | December 4
This semester’s Map Chat schedule wraps up with a real treat: a visit from Atlas Guo, award-winning mapmaker and all-around cool guy. On Wednesday, December 4 at noon Central time, join us via Zoom or …
Map Chat with Alex Fries | November 19
Our monthly speaker series, Map Chat, continues with Alex Fries, a cartographer with the National Park Service. On Tuesday, November 19 at noon Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab …
The Future of the UW–Madison GIS Professional Programs
We are currently working toward discontinuing our online certificates and degree (GIS Fundamentals Capstone Certificate, Advanced GIS Capstone Certificate, Master of Science in Cartography & GIS—GIS Development). We anticipate that admissions will be suspended beginning …
Student Spotlight | Andrew Sirota
Online master’s student Andrew Sirota is an example of the type of student who thrives in our online program: a working professional who’s looking to upgrade their skill set. Read more about how GISPP has …
Map Chat with Howard Veregin | October 23
Our monthly speaker series, Map Chat, kicks off this semester with Wisconsin State Cartographer Howard Veregin! On October 23, 2024 at noon Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in …
Student Spotlight | Shannon Roznoski
We love when our students are making big, bold career changes. Learn about the skills online GIS Fundamentals certificate program student Shannon Roznoski is bringing into the program—and what she’s taking away from it!