Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories

by Esri Press

Overview

Twenty-three stories about how ordinary girls with very different passions have become extraordinary women and made significant contributions to our world

Women 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 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 woman’s 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589485679
Publisher:	Esri Press
Publication date:	03/08/2019
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

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

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Catherine Ball, rising high with ‘drones for good’

Ranu Basu, seeking human interconnectedness on a global scale

Deirdre Bishop, keeping track of the census

Paulette Brown-Hinds, bringing community awareness to life   

Molly Burhans, turning landownership into land stewardship

Kate Chapman, open to helping others benefit from technology

Wan-Hwa Cheng, green sea turtles the apple of her eye

Sylvia A. Earle, Her Deepness works to save the ocean

Shoreh Elhami, a life of service and volunteerism to the greater community

Karen E. Firehock, connecting people to green infrastructure

Kass Green, providing the big picture on natural resources

Kristen Kurland, the heart of a giving teacher

Nancy La Vigne, using quantitative research to tip the scales of justice

Wangari Maathai, the power of one little hummingbird

Holley Moyes, archaeologist explores Maya ritual caves

Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela, on the wings of conservation ecology

Miriam Olivares, mentoring from Mexico to Yale

Breece Robertson, protecting what she holds dear

Elena Shevchenko, forging an international bond in tense times

Mary Spence, a cartographer worthy of queen’s honors

Kathryn D. Sullivan, meeting the challenge, from NASA to NOAA—and beyond

Nancy Tosta, setting standards and seeking consensus

Madison Vorva, taking her seat at the table

Acknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

"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 women’s 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

"Nancy La Vigne’s 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

Reviewer - Maggie Mick

"As informative and insightful as they are inspired and inspiring, the women's 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

"As informative and insightful as they are inspired and inspiring, the women's 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

Midwest Book Review - Julie Summers

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 women’s sorties 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)

Bronwyn Asplund-Walsh