Students

As a member of TNGIC, students benefit from:

• Discounted or FREE Ticket for TNGIC Annual Conference - the leading GIS conference in the state
  • The meeting includes competitive, student-specific research presentations, workshops, vendor displays, poster displays, and the Map Gallery Competition
  • It’s a great networking vehicle for students interested in GIS
  • As a student, you automatically qualify for a discounted conference fee, BUT you also qualify to apply for a FREE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP.
  • Assistantships cover your conference registration fee, meals, workshops, and social activities!
  • With the Assistantship, you must participate in a volunteer opportunity at the conference and work a one hour shift at the TNGIC booth daily.

• FREE Regional Forums and Workshops - held annually in East, Middle, and West Tennessee
  • Each of the 3 events averages 100-200 attendees, including current and established professionals and academics of the GIS world
  • They present invaluable networking opportunities for students interested in engaging with either track, plus the chance to give a student presentation, attend workshops, vendor displays, poster displays, and enter the Map Gallery Competition

• Frequent Training Opportunities
  • The annual conference, regional forums, and special metadata trainings offer several training opportunities for students who want to take out-of-class learning into their own hands

• Receive points towards several professional certifications
  • Through TNGIC, members can earn points for certifications such as the GISP, which provides professional distinction to its recipients

• Networking between other GIS professionals in Tennessee -
  • Be it through the annual conference, regional forms, or the quarterly newsletter, TNGIC is a great way to have GIS professionals brought to you!
  • Whether you’re interested in the academic or professional track, TNGIC provides GIS resources and opportunities to assist you in reaching the next step of your journey.

Whether you’re interested in the academic or professional track, TNGIC provides GIS resources and opportunities to assist you in reaching the next step of your journey.