faculty and staff SI

Spatial Institute Core Faculty & Staff

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Dr. Aquila Flower

Director of the Spatial Institute & Associate Professor
Aquila teaches physical geography and GIS classes. They also are the program lead and primary faculty advisor for our GIS Emphasis, Certificate and Minor.
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Natalie Furness

GIS Specialist & Research Associate
Natalie provides technical support for the Spatial institute and supports the Spatial Institute's research. She also teaches GIS classes.
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Dr. Francisco Laso

Assistant Professor
Dr. Laso teaches GIS and environmental methods classes.
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Tyson Waldo

Instructor
Tyson teaches GIS classes and supports the Spatial Institute's research.
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Dr. Michael Medler

Professor
Dr. Medler teaches GIS and statistical courses, as well as graduate level natural resource courses.

Associated Faculty & Staff

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Dr. Andy Bach

Professor
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Dr. Patrick Buckley

Professor
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Dr. Jerry Ek

 

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Dave Wallin

Professor
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Dr. Andy Bunn

Professor