We’re Looking for Board Members!
NorthStar of GIS is looking for Board Members! Are you passionate about making a difference and advocating for equity? Join our team as we work toward positive change in geospatial science and beyond. We're seeking leaders who bring: ✅ Experience addressing
National Geographic Features NorthStar of GIS Founder Clinton Johnson for Geography Awareness Week
National Geographic is celebrating Geography Awareness Week from November 13 to 17, 2023. As a pioneering organization in geographic storytelling and education, National Geographic is highlighting its reimagined technology of National Geographic MapMaker in partnership with Esri and recognizing today's
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
Giving Tuesday with NorthStar of GIS
Donate to #gisNorthStar for #GivingTuesday! Help support our program to teach GeoSTEM to aspiring Black scientists and techies. Every little bit helps. Learn more about our resource and guide offerings via Patreon.
An Open Letter of Solidarity
To our colleagues and anyone else affected by the recent surge in Asian-targeted violence, Hate crimes committed against Asian and Pacific Islander communities have drastically risen. Racially targeted crimes are notoriously underreported; even so, there has been a 1900% increase in anti-Asian hate
HERE Technologies Unity & Power & Esri’s NorthStar Countdown to the Esri UC
Video is no longer unavailable. Description From Original LinkedIn Post on HERE Technologies: What does it mean to be part of an Employee Resource Group (ERG), how can GIS positively impact communities and what to expect at this year’s virtual Esri User
Black Girls M.A.P.P. Co-Founder Talks Diversity in GIS
Learn more about Black Girls M.A.P.P. Co-Founder Whitney Kotlewski in Opening Minds and Doors for Southland Students in the GIS Field from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California.
Remembering Autumn Jones
Autumn was a friend, colleague, and an inspiration to all who knew her. She championed the cause of creating an inclusive work environment at Esri and supported initiatives like Black Girls M.A.P.P. and NorthStar employee resource groups at the company
Our Response to Social Injustice
To those who are dealing with the tragic, needless, and unconscionable killing of George Floyd and carry the weight of his death even as we work, to you, we say, NorthStar is with you. We feel your pain. We grieve with you. We support you. We send our hearts and prayers out in solidarity to the family and friends of George Floyd. We also
New GIS for Equity and Social Justice GeoNet Community
Join the new GIS for Equity and Social Justice GeoNet Community to discuss active projects and meet other professionals working on projects to create change. In this group, members can be part of a community of people who are leveraging GIS