My current research examines the changing landscape of New England and the potential impact on climate change and human interaction with the landscape that results from this process. I employ Geospatial Technologies such as geographic information systems, remote sensing and GPS technology to examine our environment and human influence on the environment. An ongoing project is to examine changes in the forests of Central Massachusetts using The continuous evolution of human interactions with the environment in terms of resource use, regulation, recreation and changing viewpoints on all these processes provide a wealth of possible study. I strive to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to examine these issues as well as encouraging them to think creatively about problem solving and their role in our future world.
Education
2002
City University of New York Graduate Center
Ph.D.
1991
Hunter College, City University of New York
Ph.D.
1984
State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D.
Skills
Geographic Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Achievements
Publications
Service
Research
Courses
Courses
GS 165
Geographic Information System
Introduction to the digital production of maps using ArcGIS software.
4 credits
GS 218
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Introduction to the use and analysis of remotely sensed images such as aerial photographs and satellite imagery.
3 credits
GS 318
Geographic Information Systems II
Advanced production of digital maps using a GIS vector oriented software
3 credits