From: Butefish, Kurt L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 5:58 PM
To: Robert Winkler <[log in to unmask]>
Cc: Camponovo, Michael <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: GIS scholarship opportunity

 

Hi  Kurt,

 

I hope you're doing well! (Also, Carley says Hi!)

 

As I mentioned in my voice message, I am trying to get the word out to students interested in GIS about an undergraduate scholarship opportunity from the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council (MAGIC). Could you help me disseminate the announcement below to appropriate contacts at UT and TGA? Feel free to include my contact info. Also do you know of any other contacts that I should reach out to?

 

Thanks and best regards, 

 

Rob Winkler

Vice President

Memphis Area Geographic Information Council

P.O. Box 17683

Memphis, TN 38187

P: 662-213-9818

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The Memphis Area Geographic Information Council (MAGIC) has announced a Scholarship Competition for undergraduate students in the Midsouth region. Applicants may be from any academic discipline, but the project undertaken must involve GIS. Students who would like to enter the contest just need to complete an application by April 11, 2021. A panel will evaluate the applications and select finalists by April 13, 2021. Finalists must then give a 10-minute presentation outlining their project at a virtual Presentation and Award Ceremony on April 23, 2021 via Zoom. The panel will award up to $3,000 in scholarships at the conclusion of the presentations. Complete information and an application are available on our website at https://www.midsouthgis.org/scholarships.

 

Also in parallel with the scholarship competition, MAGIC is holding a digital Map Gallery Competition with a category for undergraduate and graduate students, with cash prizes up to $150. This competition provides a fun opportunity for participants to showcase their creative talents in presenting geographic information. Submissions will be digital and are due by Sunday, April 18, 2021. A panel will judge the submissions and announce the winners at the virtual Presentation and Award Ceremony on Friday, April 23, 2021. Complete information for this contest is available at https://www.midsouthgis.org/gallery.

 

The Memphis Area Geographic Information Council (MAGIC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the profession and education of GIS in the Midsouth region. MAGIC initiatives include providing training opportunities, awarding GIS student scholarships, coordinating GIS advocacy, and generally promoting appreciation and participation of GIS to all interested parties. Headquartered in Shelby County, TN, MAGIC attracts members from the entire Midsouth region including west Tennessee, north Mississippi and east Arkansas; roughly a one hundred mile radius around Memphis (although membership is open to anyone from anywhere).