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. 

What is GIS?

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.

Why Study 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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GIS Center in the News!


The free, Wisconsin Waterways Mobile Application for Android is now available on Google Play.  The app was collaboratively developed by students, faculty and staff from the UW-Stevens Point GIS Center and the UW-Stevens Point Computing and New Media Technologies departments.  

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