The UA Master’s in GIS Program is excited to announce that the Tony Gonzales Scholarship has been bestowed upon five students in the Class of 2016. Until his death in April of 2001, Tony Gonzales was the GIS Manager for the Arizona Department of Transportation. He was a valued member of the Arizona GIS community and committed to the advancement of GIS and GIS education throughout the State. In memory of Tony, scholarships are awarded each year at the statewide AGIC conference to Arizona GIS students whose work best promotes GIS or GIS education in Arizona. The 2016 MS-GIST recipients of this award are: Greg Rothwell, Philippe Labadie, Kathleen Markham, Alex Gerrish, and Teresa Gregory (left-right in picture below). Together, these students accounted for 50% of the awards won this year.
This award facilitates full attendance cost (registration, lodging, food expenses) for these students to attend the Arizona Geospatial Information Council (AGIC) Conference, September 21-23 at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center in Prescott, AZ. In addition, these students will be giving lightning talks during the first day of the conference to highlight their experiences, research, and aspirations in the field of GIS. It is an honor to receive this scholarship, and we know that the recipients from our program will represent the award with poise and professionalism.
We extend heartfelt congratulations to these students, and know that they will make the most of the upcoming AGIC Conference, furthering their GIS knowledge and industry connections. It's wonderful to continue to see MS-GIST students dominate the selection of this scholarship. Well done and we take pride in your achievement!