On February 7th, 2023 Pan-American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) members gathered at the Palacio Sede in Mexico City, Mexico to commemorate 95 years of collaboration and progress. During the ceremony, the Wall of Presidents was updated with President Patricia Solís’ photo (seen below). Additionally, a new wall was inaugurated, titled “Female Authorities of … Continue reading 95th Anniversary of PAIGH
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PAIGH Technical Meetings in the DR
The Pan-American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) held the Technical Meetings of the four PAIGH Commissions (Cartography, Geography, Geophysics, and History) from July 8-12, 2019 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Full information about this gathering and the reports from the four Commissions can be found on the PAIGH website (in Spanish).
USNS has 2019 National Meeting at Census Bureau
The United States National Section of PAIGH held the 2019 Annual Meeting on April 3, 2019 at the US Census Bureau in Suitland, MD. Twenty-four members attended, most in-person and some virtually. We were fortunate that Cesar Rodriguez Tomeo, Secretary General of PAIGH, was able to attend and provide a report of the organization as a … Continue reading USNS has 2019 National Meeting at Census Bureau
The U.S. National Section publishes its Annual Report
In October 2018, the U.S. National Section of PAIGH published its annual report, covering its activities from the period from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018. Highlights include the visit to the 21st General Assembly Meeting that took place in Panama City, Panama; the 90th Anniversary of PAIGH celebration in Mexico City, and the … Continue reading The U.S. National Section publishes its Annual Report
Members of US National Section Win Prestigious Awards at recent CLAG
At the 35th Conference of the Latin American Geographers held this May in Costa Rica, Dr. Patricia Solís received the Enlaces Award, and Dr. David Salisbury received the Private Sector and Government Award. We heartily congratulate these two individuals on their tremendous achievements to support Latin American geography projects! ENLACES Award: Given in recognition of … Continue reading Members of US National Section Win Prestigious Awards at recent CLAG
PAIGH announces its Technical Assistance Projects funded for 2018
Twenty-four different projects involving scholars and professionals from nine different countries have been funded through PAIGH's Technical Assistance Program. These cover the full range of PAIGH's areas of activity, from historical atlases to the use of GPS to examine earthquake patterns along the Nazca plate near Peru. We send congratulations to the recipients who were … Continue reading PAIGH announces its Technical Assistance Projects funded for 2018
US National Section Hosts Session at AAG 2017 in Boston
Members of the US National Section held an information-sharing session, Learning About the Pan-American Institute of Geography and History through Grants, Research, and Collaboration, at the recent American Association of Geographer's annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. Participants included David Salisbury (University of Richmond), Dolly Garcia (US Census Bureau), Tim Trainer Graciela Sandoval (Texas State University, San … Continue reading US National Section Hosts Session at AAG 2017 in Boston
PAIGH Celebrates its 89th Anniversary
In February 2017, PAIGH turns 89 years old!
National Section Meeting for 2016
Membership from the US National Section of PAIGH held its 2016 annual meeting in Suitland, Maryland, home to the headquarters of the US Census Bureau. The 2-day event included presentations by members of the national Geography, History, and Geophysics Commission. Other topics discussed were the 2017 Project Proposal process and a strategic plan for the use of … Continue reading National Section Meeting for 2016
Masters Thesis Prize, 2016
The Cartography Commission of PAIGH is seeking nominations from each National Section for its second annual Masters Thesis Prize in Cartography, Geodesy, and/or Geographic Information. More information is available in English and Spanish. Nominations should be sent by March 31, 2016, for full consideration.
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