Advances in the GIS&T Body of Knowledge
April 15, 2026 11:00 am (Central Time)
Abstract
The digital version of the Geographic Information Science & Technologies (GIS&T) Body of Knowledge (BoK), developed and maintained by UCGIS since 2016, continues to serve as one of the most authoritative sources of content knowledge for the field. Migration to new platforms in the last few years has now brought additional functionalities for search and discovery, and an improved UI/UX. In this session, we'll talk about tips & tricks for using the BoK and share some thoughts about future development ideas.
Speakers
Diana Sinton
University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)
Diana Sinton is a Senior Research Fellow with the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), a non-profit organization based in the United States that supports a community of practice around GIScience in higher education. Through UCGIS she works with I-GUIDE, the Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrative Discovery Environment, to oversee evaluation, knowledge transfer, and contribute to their educational and community engagement activities. Previously she served UCGIS as its Executive Director, overseeing all organizational activities including the digital expansion of the Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge (GIS&T BoK).