"The University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) is a non-profit organization of
universities and other research institutions dedicated to advancing our understanding of geographic
processes and spatial relationships through improved theory, methods, technology, and data.

UCGIS membership is open to all U.S. academic and research organizations that meet the membership
criteria listed on the Membership page. Member institutions will have the opportunity to participate
in reviewing and setting national research priorities in GIS and related specialties." (From UCGIS Webpage)

UM Spatial Analysis and GIS Researchers