Welcome to the GIS Center
The GIS Center conducts and disseminates Geographic Information Systems education and research to foster a highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary GIS workforce and to confront spatial challenges important to Wisconsin's citizens. Whether you're new to GIS or are a seasoned GIS professional, the GIS Center's learning pathways and research programs will augment your personal or organization's capacity to use GIS tools efficiently and effectively.
Our personal and professional lives are permeated with spatial information or information about places. Geographic Information Systems or GIS uses computer hardware and software to collect, maintain, analyze, visualize, and communicate spatial information. GIS helps its users better understand and interact with the world around them. Click on the "What is GIS" link to learn more about GIS.
Money Magazine lists GIS Analyst among its Top 100 Jobs in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment numbers in GIS are growing and that growth is anticipated to accelerate. Click on the "Why study GIS" link to learn more about GIS as a career choice.
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