Forwarded email (by Angie) - let your students know of this great
opportunity.

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Subject:        NACIS Student Mapping Competitions
Date:   Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:41:32 -0300
From:   Martha Bostwick <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Martha Bostwick <[log in to unmask]>



Hi,

The North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) recognizes
the important contributions students make to our field. To recognize
some of their hard work and achievements, we offer two fantastic student
competitions each year at our annual conference (this year October 9–11
in Greenville, SC). All students currently enrolled in a certificate
program, undergraduate, or graduate/post-graduate program are eligible
to enter, as long as they have not previously won top prize in either
competition.

*Student Dynamic Map Competition:*  The North American Cartographic
Information Society (NACIS) recognizes the importance of dynamic mapping
in cartography. We are sponsoring the 15th Annual Student Dynamic Map
Competition to promote cartographic excellence and innovation in this
versatile medium. A first prize of $500 will be awarded in each
category. Deadline for submissions is September 13th. To view the rules
and prizes, please visit http://nacis.org/index.cfm?x=4

*Student Map and Poster Competition:*  Students who would like to
display their works at NACIS 2013 should register for the Student Map
and Poster Competition. We encourage all students to submit their maps
and technical/research posters for a chance at a prize of $500! There is
no entry fee. All entrants will be displayed in the Exhibits Gallery,
and the winner will be selected by a ballot of all meeting attendees.
The deadline to register is September 13th, 2013. For more information,
please visit http://nacis.org/index.cfm?x=18

Please take a moment to encourage your students to enter either of the
above competitions. We look forward to seeing the diverse range of
entries in Greenville!

*Travel Grants and Memberships:*  As an organization (and as former
students ourselves), we’re aware that student budgets don’t often allow
for extras like conference attendance or organizational memberships.
Each year, NACIS offers up to 10 free memberships to undergraduate
students, as well as offering a number of travel grants to students
wishing to attend the annual conference. To find out more, please visit
http://nacis.org/index.cfm?x=27


Thank you, and we hope to see you in Greenville in October!

Martha Bostwick

NACIS Board of Directors

Chair - Awards and Travel Grants Committee

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