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Causes: Physical & Earth Sciences, Technology
Mission: The mission of the cartography and geographic information society is to support research, education, and practice to improve the understanding, creating, analysis, and use of maps and geographic information to support effective decision-making and improve the quality of life. The society serves as a forum for the exchange of original concepts, techniques, approaches and experiences by those who design, implement, and use cartography, geographical information systems, and related geospatial technologies.
Programs: Provision of scholarships and travel stipends to individuals in the cartography field
conferences, providing a forum for members to share and discuss their work in cartography
publication and distribution of cagis journal