From filing deeds in a county auditor’s office to routing school buses across 50 states, Seth Frame’s path through GIS has been anything but conventional. His adventures along the way included a road trip to Yellowstone that sparked a passion for mountains, archaeology, and anthropology. In addition, his talent for turning clay into cartography helped shape a career built as much on curiosity and creativity as it is on credentials. Read how Seth’s expressive side helps guide his technical side and why he calls the GISP® “a point of personal pride.” 

From Olympic gymnastics to a distinguished career in geospatial science, Karen Schuckman, GISP®, PLS, CP, CMS-Lidar, has built a career defined by leadership and service. As her term on the GISCI Board comes to an end, learn more about Karen’s remarkable career, her contributions to GISCI, and her lasting impact on the geospatial profession. 

GISCI is looking to expand its Exam Development Committee (EDC) and is seeking dedicated GIS professionals to help develop, review, and improve exam questions.

GIS in Local Government: Why GISP® Certification Matters

After 18+ years working in local, regional, and tribal government, Drew Jack has seen firsthand how the role of GIS has evolved, and how expectations for GIS professionals have grown along with it. In this article, Drew shares how GISP® certification helped validate the depth and breadth of skills required to thrive in local government, build professional credibility, and confidently take on the many challenges of being a GIS “jack-of-all-trades.”

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to share that 195 geospatial professionals have earned the GIS Professional (GISP®) certification as a result of the June 2026 GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam®. 

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that Jeremy Mennis, PhD, GISP®, has been selected by UCGIS to serve on the GISCI Board of Directors.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that Captain Amilynn E. Adams, GISP®, has been elected as the second GISP®-Elected Director on the GISCI Board of Directors.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces the successful induction of 53 new GISP-Es (Emerging GIS Professional). The completion of the program’s third cohort is another significant step in evolving professional development for the next generation of geographic information systems (GIS) practitioners.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) has been recognized as a GISCI Endorsing Employer, demonstrating its commitment to professional excellence, ethical practice, and the advancement of the geospatial profession.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Shannon Doyle, PhD GISP, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 GISP of the Year Award, GISCI’s highest individual honor recognizing distinguished and sustained contributions to the geospatial profession and the public interest.