BUZZ
Myron Gutmann, PhD, University of Michigan
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Anthony Robinson, PhD, Pennsylvania State University
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Students
Laura Getts, Penn State Student, Fall 2012
"Rachel Kornak's course in Environmental Applications of GIS reignited my passion for GIS and served as a staggering reminder of the relevance of geographic applications today. Her lessons incorporated the broadest range of GIS skills that I have seen from a Penn State GIS course yet, and the scenarios were consistently centered upon applicable, real-world problems. Janet Hatfield, Penn State Student, Spring 2012"I became acquainted with Professor Kornak, as a GEOG 487- Environmental Applications in GIS student in spring of 2012, and was immediately inspired by the caliber of course material and assignments presented. GEOG 487 was a fine pairing of hands on real-word analyses with a focus on elegant presentation and delivery of utilized methodologies. The skills I developed |
Nicholas Coppola, Penn State Student, Fall 2012
"My experience with you was by far the most enjoyable throughout the coursework for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate. You were great to communicate with through Piazza from day one and your personality always came across as very pleasant. Alison Long, Penn State Student, Fall 2012
"Professor Kornak's course in Environmental Applications of GIS was the perfect capstone to my certificate program at Penn State. Using a fresh approach to the course content, Rachel led us through realistic environmental scenarios using innovative technology. Each project involved a real-world ecological issue, providing valuable exposure to practical situations. Dee Casey, Penn State Student, Fall 2012"Rachel Kornak’s course in Environmental Applications of GIS propelled me forward in my GIS career. Rachel’s choice of practical content and well-paced methodology solidified my understanding of the logical steps required to solve difficult GIS spatial problems. Rachel’s course gave me the tools and the confidence to rely on my own abilities and to tap into the myriad of internet resources, data downloads, and ESRI forums to figure out how to get over a stumbling block. Finally, Rachel’s course underscored business resources and interactive GIS communication strategies that will give me the competitive edge in the GIS job market. Rachel’s course was just what I was hoping for to round out my education in GIS." |