
College of Arts and Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Meet Our GISc Faculty
Kent State University’s GISc faculty in the Department of Geography have diverse backgrounds and professional experience that include applied climatology, agriculture, conservation, economic geography, public health, urban growth and sustainability, crime, disaster relief and spatial privacy.
Every highly trained member of our faculty holds a full-time commitment to Kent State. Each has a doctoral degree and/or seasoned professional experience, which ensures the highest-quality educational experience for our students.
Every highly trained member of our faculty holds a full-time commitment to Kent State. Each has a doctoral degree and/or seasoned professional experience, which ensures the highest-quality educational experience for our students.

Patrick Bitterman
Assistant Professor | Department of Geography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science

Jennifer Mapes
Assistant Professor | Department of Geography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science

Dr. Andy Scholl
Assistant Professor & Director
Department of Geography
Department of Geography

Scott Sheridan
Professor and Chairperson | Department of Geography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science

Emariana Widner
Professor, Department of Geography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science

He Yin
Assistant Professor | Department of Geography
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science
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