Fall 2023 Projects
Colorado Avalanche Risk Central/Western Colorado
Avalanches are a common occurrence in the state of Colorado. They pose a great deal of risk to both the natural environment as well as humans. Avalanches can often be deadly and cause a substantial amount of damage to the natural environment. Understanding what areas are most susceptible to an avalanche given certain conditions such as slope, aspect, average temperature, and land cover is critical in the preparation for, and mitigation of, damage caused by an avalanche. ...
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I currently hold a bachelors degree from Colorado State University, as well as a Foundations of Geographic Information Science certificate from Front Range Community College. I am currently pursuing two more GIS courses (Raster-based GIS and Remote Sensing) to obtain the appropriate knowledge and skills to potentially apply to a graduate-level certificate program. I entered this program having one GIS course in my past educational pursuits. I would like to pursue the use of GIS in a career spanning earth science, national security, and scientific exploration.
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Changes to Farmlands in Eastern Ukraine
This study investigates farmland transformations in conflict-ridden Eastern Ukraine. Using open-source data from various sources, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, OCHA Services, The World Bank, Copernicus Data, IPUMS International, Institute for the Study of War, USDA, and USGS. ...
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Enrolled in Front Range Community College's Geospatial Science Bachelors program, I am a first-year student with a passion for maps and spatial problem-solving. With a military background, I honed my skills in creating, utilizing, and instructing on diverse map techniques. Now, my goal is to leverage GIS to address our changing world. Whether it is enhancing emergency preparedness, addressing the impacts of climate change, or exploring applications in defense, my aim is to use geospatial science as a tool for positive change.
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Climate Change and Canada Lynx Habitat in Colorado
Climate change has been debated over several years, although there is often a lot of hard evidence to prove that it is occurring. The question really should be what the effects of climate change are, especially to species that require the climate to remain steady in their native habitat. The Canada Lynx used to occur in a wide range of North America, but it range was reduced over the years. From 1999 to 1006 Colorado decided to reintroduce the Canada Lynx to the Rocky Mountains. ...
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I am a student at Front Range Community College working towards a GIS certificate. I also have a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University. I am planning on looking for a job in the future working in an animal related field such as wildlife biology. My plan is to use the GIS certificate to gain work experience that will eventually lead to job working more in the field. I have traveled through most of the US and to a few other countries, and enjoy doing many outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, swimming and other things.
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Landslide Analysis in Rocky Mountain National Park
Landslides are a natural event where the soil and debris of a slope collapse under the effect of gravity. These events can be dangerous and cause destruction of both landscapes and lives when they occur. The study area of this project is the Rocky Mountain National Park and the chance of a landslide occurring within its boundary. This project seeks to use imagery and suitability analysis ...
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I am a first-year student at Front Range Community College going for an associate degree in Geospatial Science. I have had no previous experience with GIS but have found that analyzing data and creating maps to be interesting and something I look forward in continuing to learn. As a resident of Colorado I look forward to applying my knowledge in GIS to create various analysis of Colorado’s amazing landscapes to display any damage or analysis to be used to help protect its forests.
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