Geography Alumni
Where Are They Now?
Take a look at companies, agencies and organizations that have hired #unageo graduates:
UNA Geography Alumni Business Card Directory
The UNA Geography Alumni Business Card Directory features a collection of business cards from #unageo Alumni. It's a great way to connect with former classmates and to see where our Alumni have been able to utilize the skills they learned at the Department!
UNA Geography Alumni Business Card Directory - Volume 1 Spring 2017
UNA Geography Alumni Business Card Directory - Volume 2 Spring 2019
Job Titles Held By Our Recent Graduates
Curious about the positions that our well-qualified, highly marketable graduates are hired to? Check out the diversity of job titles held by #unageo graduates:
Job Titles Held By Our Recent Graduates
UNA Geography Alumni Association (UNAGAA)
Students and alumni of our department founded this organization in 2005, initializing a formal alumni association for UNA geography graduates. UNAGAA hosts an annual conference at UNA during Homecoming Week where current students, alumni, and friends of the department give presentations, demonstrations, and network with fellow UNA geographers.
UNA Geography Alumni Website Association Site
Recent Graduates
Fall 2019
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Certificate |
| Samantha Burk | Geography | |
| Brett Garner | GIS | |
| Lisa Hall | GIS | Environmental GIS |
| Brody Knight | GIS | |
| Austin Mize | Geography | |
| Spencer O'Neal | GIS | Community Development & Planning GIS |
| Jonathan Thompson | Geography | Environmental GIS |
Summer 2019
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration |
Certificate |
| Benjamin Eckl | Geography | |
| Ashton Quattlebaum | Geography |
Spring 2019
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Abigail A. Smith Dr. Sunhui Sim (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Identifying Populations at Greater Risk of Malaria Due to Hydroelectric Dams: A Case Study of the Gilgel Gibe III Hydroelectric Dam in Ethiopia |
|
Sandor G. K. Dibble Dr. Sunhui Sim (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
Spatio-temporal Analysis of Movement Activity of White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Using Camera Traps |
|
Jeffrey R. Cook Dr. Michael Pretes (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Terrorism and Civil War: A Geographic Perspective with Case Studies on Algeria and Syria |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration |
Certificate |
| Devin Beamon | GIS | |
| Kasey Biggs | GIS | |
| John Crowell | GIS | |
| Sarah Crowell | Geography | |
| Jamel Gardner | Geography | |
| Trevor Gibbons | Geography | |
| Russell Lang | Geography | |
| Bobby Lopez | GIS | |
| Peyton Moran | GIS | |
| Lydia Rodriguez | Geography | |
| Colton Williams | GIS | |
| Chase Womack | GIS | |
| Matthew Wood | Geography | |
| Michael Wood | Geography |
Fall 2018
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Paul D. Graham Dr. David Brommer (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Quantifying the Offset of Greenhouse Gas Emissions at the University of North Alabama |
|
Roshan M. Singh Matharu Dr. Mario Mighty (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
A Geospatial Analysis of Low Food Security in the State of Alabama: Distributing Food to Meet Hunger |
|
Casey Vinson Dr. Lisa Keys-Mathews (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Spatial and Market Analysis of Southern Micropolitan Places with Craft Breweries |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration |
Certificate |
| Zakaria H. Alibrahim | GIS | |
| Audrieauna D. Beatty | GIS | |
| Devin R. Brewer | Geography | |
| Joseph E. Dailey | Geography | |
| Elaine C. Eckl | Geography | Environmental GIS and GIS |
| Wyatt M. Evans | GIS | |
| Jonathan M. Godwin | GIS | |
| Garrett C. Raines | Geography | |
| Dwight K. Self | GIS | |
| Ethan R. Willis | GIS | |
| Bo Xue | GIS |
Spring 2018
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Donald O. Akanga Dr. Mario Mighty (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Occurrence of Agricultural Drought in Kenya Using MODIS Satellite Data |
|
Tucker M. Green Dr. David Brommer (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
Project 1: Sustainability in Desab, Haiti Project 2: Military and Urban Expansion around Active Military Installations |
|
Randee M Miller Dr. Jonathan Fleming (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Hydrilla verticillata Infestation in Pickwick Reservoir, Alabama |
|
Jordan Niedzwiecki Dr. Francis Koti (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
Project 1: Web-Based Apps for Citizen Engagement: A Participatory GIS Approach Project 2: Combating Crime in Cities Using Greenspace: Case Study of Montgomery, Alabama |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration |
Certificate |
| Fadil W. Alhassan | GIS | |
| Adam P. Benefield | GIS | Environmental GIS |
| Ashley N. Collins | GIS | |
| Payton N. Gilchrist | GIS | |
| Dewayne J. Guthrie | GIS | |
| Ryan A. Hayse | GIS | |
| David B. Head | GIS | |
| George K. Hean | GIS | |
| Carrie E. Johnson | GIS | |
| Ramon Quiroz | GIS | |
| John T. Rochester | GIS | |
| Jakob L. Thomas | GIS | |
| Deavon R. Thompson | GIS | |
| Michael A. Willet | GIS | |
| Ethan Willis | GIS | |
| James G. Adkins | Geography | GIS |
| Jessica A. Coffey | Geography | GIS |
| Joshua N. Grigsby | Geography | |
| Adam L. Netherton | Geography | |
| Justin M. Usery | Geography | GIS |
| Joshua E. Ward | Geography | GIS |
Fall 2017
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
White, Chandler S. Dr. Jonathan Fleming (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Phylogenetic Patterns of Potamogeton crispus L. and Its Invasive Impacts on Community Assembly |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Clemmons, Christian J. | GIS | |
| Dotson, Samuel A. | GIS | |
| Haney, Hunter R. | GIS | |
| Mauter, Denver T. | GIS | |
| Nwodu, Cara R. | GIS | |
| Patton, Philip L. | GIS | |
| Schafer, Samuel J. | GIS | |
| Watson, Savannah K. | GIS | |
| Bishop, Pamela M. | General Geography | |
| Cook, Campbell D. | General Geography | |
| Gaston, Matthew H. | General Geography | |
| Jackson, Brianna D. | General Geography |
Summer 2017
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Anderson, Jacob L. | GIS | |
| Copen, Justin | General Geography |
Spring 2017
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Wanyama, Dan Dr. Mario Mighty (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | A Spatial Analysis of Climate Change Effects on Maize Productivity in Kenya |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Anderson, Jacob L. | GIS | |
| Hastings, Morgan L. | GIS | |
| Miller, Jennifer L. | GIS | |
| Welch, Coty A. | GIS | |
| Copen, Justin | General Geography | |
| Daugherty, Brennon | General Geography | |
| Putt, Tyler J. | General Geography | |
| Quinn, Ryan S. | General Geography | GIS |
| Rodi, Tad P. | General Geography | |
| Williams, Zachary C. | General Geography |
Fall 2016
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Everett, Steven N. Dr. Francis Koti (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
GIS Applications in Utility Management Damage Assessment System: A GIS Approach |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Al Derees, Ali M. | GIS | |
| Kaufmann, Anna V. | GIS | |
| Nguyen, Anh N. | GIS | |
| Adomyetz, William B. | Business Geography | |
| Arnold, Matthew K. | General Geography | GIS |
| Horn, Evan M. | General Geography |
Summer 2016
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Blackwelder, Logan C. | General Geography | |
| Boutwell, Mason A. | General Geography | |
| D'arcy, Gabrielle A. | GIS | |
| Holden, Steven H. | GIS | |
| Vaccaro, Ryan J. | Business Geography |
Spring 2016
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Hardin, John T. Dr. Lisa Keys-Mathews (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
Rethinking World Regional Geography: Creating a Geospatial Technologies-Enabled Dual Enrollment Class for High School Students Geographic Profiling: An Examination of the Importance of Geographic Profiling of Violent Serial Crimes |
|
Sayed, Md Abu Dr. Sunhui Sim (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Intelligent Parking Management System - A Multi Agent Based Model |
|
Thompson, Robert B. Dr. Francis Koti (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Land Use Regulation and Access to Amenities: Exploring Spatial Equity Using GIS |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Beckinger, Samantha M. | GIS | |
| Chiarella, Joseph R. | GIS | |
| Galyen, Zachary R. | Business Geography | |
| Goodman, Clayton A. | GIS | |
| Kelsoe, Kathryn M. | GIS | |
| Martin, Connor J. | General Geography | |
| Oden, Clay W. | GIS | |
| Pope, Alexander C. | General Geography | |
| Sales, Gerald P. | General Geography | |
| Sanderson, Riley B. | GIS | |
| Scott, Joel D. | GIS |
Fall 2015
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Phillips, Beverly Dr. Lisa Keys-Mathews (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Collier, Trevor R. | GIS | |
| Darracott, John R. | GIS | CIS |
| Ferguson, Ross N. | General Geography | |
| Green, Madison C. | GIS | HIST |
| Hipp, Haden L. | GIS | |
| Jones, Nathan C. | GIS | |
| Levy, Michael V. | General Geography | |
| Mobley, Andrew H. | GIS | |
| Rager, Jacob L. | General Geography | |
| Stone, Garrett T. | General Geography | |
| Taylor, Jordan B. | Business Geography | |
| Walker, Christian M. | General Geography | |
| Walker, Robert D. | General Geography |
Spring 2015
Graduate
| Name | Degree | Thesis |
|
Lane, Jesse M. Dr. Michael Pretes (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Maritime Exposure and Economic Prosperity: Why Location Matters |
|
Maloney, James P. Dr. Jonathan Fleming (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Perspective Based Concealment Analysis |
|
Miller, Timothy A. Dr Greg Gaston (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | The Effect of Beaver Dams on Nutrition and Stream Quality in North Alabama Streams |
|
Odhiambo, Mary G. Dr. Francis Koti (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Spatial Incidence of Obesity in the State of Alabama |
Undergraduate
| Name | Degree Concentration | Minor |
| Allen, Matthew C. | GIS | CIS |
| Brackin, Samuel L. | GIS | CIS |
| Burcham, Tyler K. | GIS | MILS |
| Chapman, Christopher W. | General Geography | |
| Ferguson, Ross N, | General Geography | INTL |
| Fore, Christina D. | General Geography | |
| Green, Tucker M. | General Geography | |
| Hoffman, Jeffery M. | General Geography | |
| Johnson, Katelyn S. | GIS | |
| Kachelman, Alan J. | GIS | BNAD |
| Keener, Carrie L. | General Geography | HIST |
| Miller, Royce J. | GIS | |
| Murphy, John E. | GIS | |
| O'Conner, Sharon C. | GIS | |
| Rager, Jacob L. | GIS | |
| Siegel, Benjamin A. | GIS | MILS |
| Simpson, Laquanda M. | GIS | |
| Thompson, Chad R. | Business Geography | |
| Wade, Erin T. | GIS | |
| Spidel, Katelyn D. | GIS | French and GEOHCI/UX |
Fall 2014
Graduate
|
Name |
Degree | Thesis |
|
Andrews, Abby D. Dr. Jonathan Fleming (advisor) |
Master of Science in Geospatial Science | Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks in the Southeast United States from 1960 through 2004 |
Undergraduate
|
Name |
Degree Concentration |
Minor |
| Alexander, Joseph W. | GIS | ARHC |
| Anglin, Amanda G. | Business Geography | |
| Bonee, Kayleigh M. | General Geography | |
| Dean, Kendall L. | GIS | |
| Gaston, Christopher R. | General Geography | |
| Gooch, Ryan A. | GIS | CIS |
| Hayes, Andrew L. | GIS | |
| Hyche, Jordan M. | GIS | CIS |
| Landers, Jordon M. | GIS | |
| Lovett, Blake A. | GIS | CIS |
| Puckett, Nathan L. | General Geography | |
| Tyree, Robert R. | General Geography | |
| Wright, Cody L. | GIS | CIS |