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Ann Johnson

Ann Johnson

Associate Director, GeoTech Center, Jefferson Community and Technical College, USA

Biography

While teaching Earth Sciences, she became interested in how Geographic Information Systems can be used as a tool in geology and education. In 1997 she joined ESRI as Higher Education Manager helping colleges and universities develop GIS programs. She has been Co-PI on several NSF Grants related to GIS and is a co-editor for the UCGIS Body of Knowledge and a lead on the development of the Geospatial Technology Competency Model curriculum outlines for Model Courses. She earned her GIS Professional Certification 7 years ago. Currently she is Associate Director of the GeoTech Center NSF grant to support community college geospatial programs.