Date of Award
12-2017
Degree Type
Practitioner Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in GIS for Development and Environment (GISDE)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger
Keywords
GIS, geospatial, nonprofit, Azavea
Abstract
This report details my experience as a Summer of Maps Fellow at Azavea during June 2017 to August 2017. As a Summer of Maps Fellow I worked with nonprofit organizations, the Fair Tech Collective and the World Resources Institute, on two geospatial analysis projects. For the Fair Tech Collective I analyzed data on refinery flaring pollution, air toxin concentrations, and sensitive receptor populations to produce a series of maps and infographics detailing the impacts of petrochemical pollution in the San Francisco Bay Area. For the World Resources Institute I used data-driven methods to analyze conservation efforts in the Central African landscape of Lac Télé-Lac Tumba. This fellowship allowed me to expand upon the GIS analysis and cartography skills I learned at Clark, and gain valuable experience as a GIS analyst.
Recommended Citation
Gates, Sarah, "A Summer at Azavea Working with Nonprofit Organizations: The Summer of Maps Fellowship" (2017). Sustainability and Social Justice. 169.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/169
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