The GeoTech Center recognizes those individuals and organizations that have helped support geospatial education. The awards have been created to recognize excellence in geospatial education or support for geospatial education focused on two-year college programs. There are three award categories: 1) Lifetime Achievement in Geospatial Two-Year College Education; 2) Distinguished Geospatial Educator Award; 3) Distinguished Geospatial Education Partner Award. The GeoTech Center received nominations in each category and then determined recipients via an Award Committee. We are happy to announce this years following awardees.
Briefly describe your current faculty position and your typical teaching responsibilities.
I am a tenured professor of GIS/Geography and GIS Coordinator. I teach the following GIS courses: Introduction, Cartographic Design, Spatial Analysis, Advanced, Work Experience. I am also responsible for maintaining our GIS program, including curriculum development, course scheduling, and hiring.
Briefly describe your expertise and experience in GIS and/or remote sensing.
My emphasis has been on education, but I have worked as a professional GIS analyst and cartographer in the fields of real estate, public health, and neighborhood food resources.
Briefly describe your experience in teaching GIS or remote sensing.
I have been teaching GIS for sixteen years. Schools include San Francisco State University (I ran and helped develop their GIS certificate program), City College of San Francisco (I taught their first GIS course), Stanford University, University of Oregon, and American River College. I have been a full-time professor at American River for six years.
Why do you want to participate in this workshop, and what might you be able to contribute to other participants?
I have participated in related activities, such as envisioning the GeoTech Center and the GIS Analyst DACUM held at American River College. We boast one of the largest and most successful GIS programs in the country, with 13 unique GIS courses, a certificate in GIS, and an A.S. degree in GIS.
I am a tenured professor of GIS/Geography and GIS Coordinator. I teach the following GIS courses: Introduction, Cartographic Design, Spatial Analysis, Advanced, Work Experience. I am also responsible for maintaining our GIS program, including curriculum development, course scheduling, and hiring.
Briefly describe your expertise and experience in GIS and/or remote sensing.
My emphasis has been on education, but I have worked as a professional GIS analyst and cartographer in the fields of real estate, public health, and neighborhood food resources.
Briefly describe your experience in teaching GIS or remote sensing.
I have been teaching GIS for sixteen years. Schools include San Francisco State University (I ran and helped develop their GIS certificate program), City College of San Francisco (I taught their first GIS course), Stanford University, University of Oregon, and American River College. I have been a full-time professor at American River for six years.
Why do you want to participate in this workshop, and what might you be able to contribute to other participants?
I have participated in related activities, such as envisioning the GeoTech Center and the GIS Analyst DACUM held at American River College. We boast one of the largest and most successful GIS programs in the country, with 13 unique GIS courses, a certificate in GIS, and an A.S. degree in GIS.
