Intergraph Continues to Foster Education and Research Among UCGIS Members

Second Intergraph research grant opportunity recognizes geographic information science education and research community initiatives

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 4, 2004 - Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions, in collaboration with the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), today announced an Intergraph research grant opportunity for UCGIS members. This offering marks the second research grant opportunity from Intergraph to a UCGIS member and represents Intergraph's continued commitment to the evolution of geographic information sciences (GIS). The announcement came at the UCGIS Winter Meeting 2004 being held in Washington, D.C.

The research grant is open to any member using or intending to use Intergraph's technology as the foundation for geospatial research. The Intergraph research grant will award $5,000 (U.S.) cash funding and a $50,000 software donation in recognition of an exceptional and innovative applied research proposal submitted by a UCGIS member. For information on submitting proposals, deadlines, and other details e-mail execdir@ucgis.org.

Qualified applicants will also be invited to join the Intergraph Registered Research Laboratory Program, which provides a comprehensive software and support offering valued at $125,000 (U.S.) in exchange for two research papers per year. This program has grown to more than 170 members internationally. More details on the program can be found at www.teamgeomedia.com/rrl.

"We are pleased to extend the Intergraph research grant offering for UCGIS members for the second consecutive year in an effort to strengthen the use of GIS through applied research," said Fiona Hopkinson, Education Program Manager, Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions. "At Intergraph, we realize that the future of our industry depends greatly on that of education, and that by working together with organizations who are committed to promoting the implementation of GIS in the classroom, such as UCGIS, we can provide a solid foundation for advancing geographic sciences and the mapping and geospatial industry."

In addition to the grant offering, Intergraph is participating in the UCGIS Young Scholars Program, which provides financial support for emerging scientists in the GIS community to attend UCGIS events. This year's Young Scholar's Program recipient, Tarek Rashed, Assistant Professor of Geography and Associate Director, Center for Spatial Analysis, University of Oklahoma, is attending the UCGIS meeting under the financial sponsorship of Intergraph to further his knowledge of cutting-edge methodologies and practices relating to GIS with other scientists and professionals.

For more information about Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions for Education, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/education. For more information on the UCGIS Winter Meeting 2004, visit http://www.ucgis.org/winter2004/.

University Consortium for Geographic Information Science

During the last decade, rapid growth has occurred in the field of geographic information. With this growth have come diverse notions concerning which direction the field should take. To ensure that a coherent view emerges, a broad representation of universities and professional associations has come together to form the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). The mission of UCGIS is threefold: to serve as an effective, unified voice for the geographic information science research community; to foster multidisciplinary research and education; and to promote the informed and responsible use of geographic information science and geographic analysis for the benefit of society. For more information please visit, http://www.ucgis.org/.

Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions

Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services; photogrammetry; remote sensing; cartography; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/.

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