UCGIS Fellows
Award Date |
Recipient Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dr. Arthur Getis |
Arthur (Art) Getis is awarded a University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status to recognize his outstanding impact on the field of GIScience as well as for his service to UCGIS. Getis is a Professor Emeritus of Geography at San Diego State University. He received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Washington in 1961. He has Master and Bachelor degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. Within GIScience, Getis’ specialties include spatial... |
| 2010 | Dr. David Mark |
Dr. David M. Mark is awarded a University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status to recognize his sustained and far-reaching contributions to Geographic Information Science as well as his devoted service to UCGIS. Dr. Mark received his Ph.D. degree in Geography from Simon Fraser University in 1977. His Master and Bachelor degrees were granted by University of British Columbia (1974) and Simon Fraser University, respectively. He is a SUNY Distinguished Professor in... |
| 2010 | Dr. E. Lynn Usery |
E. Lynn Usery is awarded a University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status to recognize his outstanding impact on the field of GIScience as well as for his service to UCGIS. Although Lynn is formally Research Physical Scientist, GS 15, with the United States Geological Survey, he really serves as the Director of the newly-established Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science. Lynn has completed multiple degrees, including a BS in Geography/... |
| 2011 | Dr. William J. Craig |
Dr. William J. Craig is awarded the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status to recognize his outstanding contributions to geographic information science and his exceptional service to UCGIS. Will Craig was one of the early pioneers in GIS as Project Director (1973‐75) and Systems Director (1974‐77) of the Minnesota Land Management Information System at the University of Minnesota. Along with CGIS (the Canadian Geographic Information System)... |
| 2011 | Dr. Jerome E "Jerry" Dobson |
Dr. Jerome E. “Jerry” Dobson is awarded University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status to recognize his outstanding contributions to geographic information science (GIScience) and his service to UCGIS. Jerry was an early researcher and pioneer who helped establish the field of GIScience. He earned an AA from Reinhardt College, AB and MA from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Tennessee. In 1975, he began his career with... |
| 2011 | Dr. Michael F. Goodchild |
Michael F. Goodchild is awarded University Consortium of Geographical Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status in recognition of his leadership, contributions to UCGIS, and his remarkable impact on the field of GIScience. Goodchild is the Jack and Laura Dangermond Chair of Geography and Professor of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He is a graduate of the University of Cambridge in physics (1965) and earned a Ph. D. in geography at McMaster University in 1969... |
| 2011 | Dr. Karen K. Kemp |
Karen K. Kemp has been a major figure in the evolution of GIS education in the US and abroad. She also has contributed in the areas of research and administration. Karen has been involved in the UCGIS since before its inception ‐‐ she helped organize and then chaired the founding meeting in Boulder in 1995. She has served on the UCGIS Board of Directors, served as Program Co‐chair for the UCGIS 1997 Annual Assembly and Summer Retreat and, with Richard Wright, was editor of the UCGIS... |
| 2011 | Dr. Duane F. Marble |
Duane F. Marble is awarded University Consortium of Geographical Information Science (UCGIS) Fellow status in recognition of his leadership, contributions to UCGIS, and his remarkable impact on the field of GIScience. Marble is Professor Emeritus of Geography at The Ohio State University. In addition, he holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Geosciences at Oregon State University. He earned three degrees from the University of Washington, having been awarded the Ph.D. in 1959. He has... |
| 2011 | Dr. Harlan J. Onsrud |
Harlan J. Onsrud has been a leader in research and education on the legal, ethical, and institutional issues surrounding spatial information since the 1980s. Professor Onsrud was instrumental in the establishment of the UCGIS. He participated in the founding meeting in Boulder, Colorado, and took the lead in drafting the original UCGIS bylaws. Harlan then served as the first Chair of the UCGIS Policy and Legislation Committee and played a key role in the planning of early UCGIS Congressional... |
