The Geographic Society of Chicago is a 501©3 not-for-profit organization of local, national, and international scope, that has been affiliated with the National Geographic. Since 1898, the GSC has educated the public about geography and its important uses. Today’s GSC trains students in the latest geospatial technologies. Through services such as our Geospatial Technology Programs, we offer unique educational experiences that harness the power of maps and the integrative tools of GIS (geographic information systems) to solve environmental and community issues.