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Project Goal

Leading university in GIS education since 1988.

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Business Problem Solved

The Department's interests and activities span a broad range of topics,
including: GIS in transportation, public participation GIS, and building
local capacity in developing nations. The faculty are highly published
and have been leading participants in URISA, UCGIS and the Wisconsin
Land Information Association.

In addition, they are involved in programs to bring GIS skills to at-risk students in local school districts. Their work with local transit agencies and local units of government to develop a multi-modal internet trip planning capability to has helped economically challenged individuals find ways to get to places of potential employment.

The Department has a strong GIS-oriented faculty that has been and continues to be at the forefront of education, outreach, and research.

Technology Implemented

ESRI products, beginning with PC ArcINFO and currently using ArcGIS 9.1

Development Team Biography

William E. Huxhold, GISP, Professor
Zhong-ren Peng, Ph.D., Professor
Michael Greenwald, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Eric Fowler, GISP, Adjunct Associate Professor