Washington College GIS Program

Washington College GIS Program is a geospatial technologies hub located in Chestertown, Maryland. The program is part of Washington College and focuses on providing experiential learning opportunities for students in a professional setting. The program partners with organizations like the Maryland Highway Safety Office, Kent County, the Center for Environment and Society, and the Upper Shore Regional Counsel. They leverage 21st-century technologies to apply to the ancient art of map-making, seeking a deeper understanding of the land and human networks. The program provides analytics that frame the world geospatially for its partners and clients. The Washington College GIS Program distinguishes itself by offering hands-on learning experiences and collaborating with a variety of organizations to apply GIS principles in real-world settings. For more information about the program and its work, visit their website at washcoll.edu/centers/ces/gis, Facebook page @washcollgis, or Instagram page @wcgisprogram.