Description: Women and GIS by Esri Press Women greatly enrich science, leading research and directing decisions across myriad applications. Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories reveals how ordinary girls become extraordinary women, overcoming obstacles to make significant global contributions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Twenty-three stories about how ordinary girls with very different passions have become extraordinary women and made significant contributions to our worldWomen look to other women as role models and for inspiration. Seeing confidence, leadership, and accomplishments in other women helps a young woman envision herself with those qualities. Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories tells the tales ofhow 23 women applied themselves and overcame obstacles, using maps, analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS) to contribute to their professions and the world. Sharing the experiences of their childhoods, the misstarts and challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned, each story is a celebration of a womans unique path and of the perseverance and hard work it takes to achieve success.From oceanographers to activists, archaeologists to entrepreneurs, the women in Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories can serve as mentors to motivate readers who are developing their own life stories and inspire their potential in a new way. Back Cover I would tell this to all young women: Be bold. Be daring. Be honest. Be gracious. Be generous. Be passionate. Do not let anyone silence you or impede your progress ... . (Kass Green, business woman, imagery specialist, and author) Women look to other women as role models and inspiration. Seeing confidence, leadership, and accomplishments in other women helps a young woman envision herself with those qualities. Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories tells the tales of how 23 women applied themselves and overcame obstacles, using maps, analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS) to contribute to their professions and the world. Sharing the experiences of their childhoods, the misstarts and challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned, each story is a celebration of a womans unique path and of the perseverance and hard work it takes to achieve success. In this book, youll meet: Natalia Ocampo-Pe Author Biography Since 1997, Esri Press has grown to be an award-winning leader in publishing books about the science, application, and technology of GIS. With books offered in print, e-book, and web formats, it continues to develop its dedication to facilitating access to and dissemination of geographic literature through publications. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgementsForewordCatherine Ball, rising high with `drones for goodElena Shevchenko, forging an international bond in tense timesHolley Moyes, archaeologist explores Maya ritual cavesKaren Firehock, connecting people to green infrastructureKass Green, providing the big picture on natural resourcesKate Chapman, open to helping others benefit from technologyKristen Kurland, the heart of a giving teacherMadison Vorva, taking her seat at the tableMary Spence, a cartographer worthy of queens honorsMiriam Olivares, mentoring from rural Mexico to YaleMolly Burhans, turning landownership into land stewardshipNancy La Vigne, using quantitative research to tip the scalesNatalia Ocampo-PeƱuela, conservation ecology on the wingPaulette Brown-Hinds, bringing community awareness to life with story mapsRanu Basu, pushing for power to the people worldwideSylvia Earl, `Her Deepness works to save the oceanWan-Hwa Cheng, green sea turtles the apple of her eyeWangari Maathai, the power of one little hummingbird Review "All of us have our own stories to tell; how and where we started, our accomplishments, our challenges, our most successful dreams realized. This book tells us how we can use maps, analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) to motivate and develop our lives and others. The womens stories in this book definitely encourage us to succeed as individuals and as WON members. I can so identify with their stories! WON members and all women can and do make a difference in our government. We are the force!"--Bronwyn Asplund-Walsh, President, National Association of Counties Women (WON) * Reviewer *"As informative and insightful as they are inspired and inspiring, the womens stories showcased in Women and GIS would be beneficial examples for all women with goals and ambitions of their own."--Julie Summers, Midwest Book Review -- Julie Summers * Midwest Book Review *"Nancy La Vignes story very much resonated with me as she explored her various aptitudes and strengths throughout her educational journey and built upon each experience to construct an inspiring and rewarding career. Thanks again for sharing this book with me. I look forward to reading it to my 20 month old daughter so that she too may begin to map her own story!"--Maggie Mick, Chief Advancement Officer, The Council of State Governments -- Maggie Mick * Reviewer * Review Quote Nancy La Vignes story very much resonated with me as she explored her various aptitudes and strengths throughout her educational journey and built upon each experience to construct an inspiring and rewarding career. Thanks again for sharing this book with me. I look forward to reading it to my 20 month old daughter so that she too may begin to map her own story! --Maggie Mick, Chief Advancement Officer, The Council of State Governments Details ISBN158948567X Author Esri Press Pages 232 Publisher ESRI Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 158948567X ISBN-13 9781589485679 Format Paperback Subtitle Mapping Their Stories Place of Publication Redlands Country of Publication United States Short Title Women and GIS Language English NZ Release Date 2019-03-08 Imprint ESRI Press UK Release Date 2019-03-30 Replaced by 9781589485945 DEWEY 910.9252 Audience General Audience Age 13-17 Publication Date 2019-04-25 US Release Date 2019-04-25 AU Release Date 2019-06-13 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146870020;
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Book Title: Women and Gis: Mapping Their Stories
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Publisher: Esri Press
Publication Year: 2019
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Number of Pages: 232 Pages