Criteria

The five criteria upon which membership is based are:

  1. Demonstrated expertise in a geographic region or in a physical, cultural, or topical aspect of the world.
  2. Research and/or field activities in a particular discipline.
  3. Evidence of a permanent impact in a field of work, a publication or production, in a permanent form, as a record of her work, thus adding to the world’s store of knowledge.
  4. Contributions to the spread of knowledge in geography and related fields.
  5. Travel to study, research, or carry out other activities consistent with her regional or topical interests.

Candidates for membership are reviewed by the Membership Committee. The Committee then recommends applicants who meet at least three of the five the criteria to the Board of Directors. The Board votes on each candidate at the Board meetings held in February, April, June, August, October and December.  

Student Membership is for women who are full- or part-time students at accredited colleges or universities with a demonstrated interest in geography or a related field.