Basic and Advance Training Highlights

This week CSI welcomes trainees from all over the world for our in-person group concept mapping trainings in Ithaca, NY.  Those in attendance for this round of Basic and Advanced Trainings include practitioners, academics, and graduate students working in the fields of social work and occupational therapy.  Here's what they have to say so far about our trainings: "Excellent - great overview," "Loved the smaller size, allowed for one and one interchange," "Good - interactive sessions," "Advanced analysis presented in an understandable way."  Click here to find out which of our in-person and online training options are best for you!

CSI at AEA Conference October 16-19

CSI's team will be in full force at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) Conference in Washington, DC from October 16-19 to share uses of group concept mapping in planning and evaluation initiatives.  CSI's Dr. Scott Rosas will enliven the panel "Concept Mapping at 25: Development, Application, and Future Directions" on October 18 at 2:40pm.  And CSI's Brenda Pepe will participate in the panel "Collaborative Evaluation Efforts to Integrate Environmental and STEM Topics towards E-STEM Practice" on October 18 at 11am.  Plus don't forget to check out our exhibit booth where we are offering 20% off discounts on products and services in celebration of our 20th anniversary.  For more information on the AEA Conference and to find other posters and presentations featuring group concept mapping, click here. 

CSI Turns 20 Years Old

Happy Birthday to CSI – we are 20 years old today!  On September 3, 1993, Mary Kane and Bill Trochim started CSI to put their group concept mapping methodology and proprietary software, The Concept System®, into the hands of academics, researchers, and community members.  Starting with one staff member in a small closet office, CSI has grown in talent and capacity.  The CSI team now includes expert methodologists, consultants, facilitators, and technologists, all under one roof.  CSI is now respected as the central resource for group concept mapping, but that's not all!  Our clients rely on us for in-depth research and evaluation consulting services, and the methodology has evolved as the field matures and technology continues to empower innovation in our software.

As a birthday present, attendees at the upcoming American Evaluation Association (AEA) Annual Meeting and American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting will receive 20% off coupons on select products and services.  Find us at one of our exhibits and pick up your coupon.  And if you say "Happy birthday to CSI", you will receive an extra gift!