faculty and staff SI
Spatial Institute Core Faculty & Staff
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Director of the Spatial Institute & Associate ProfessorAquila 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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GIS Specialist & Research AssociateNatalie provides technical support for the Spatial institute and supports the Spatial Institute's research. She also teaches GIS classes.
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Assistant ProfessorDr. Laso teaches GIS and environmental methods classes.
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InstructorTyson teaches GIS classes and supports the Spatial Institute's research.
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ProfessorDr. Medler teaches GIS and statistical courses, as well as graduate level natural resource courses.
Associated Faculty & Staff
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