Michael DeMers explained

Michael N. DeMers
Birth Date:1951 8, df=yes
Birth Place:East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Occupation:Geographer
Website:https://geography.nmsu.edu/about-us/Faculty_Bios/MikeDeMers/demersbio.html
Alma Mater:University of Kansas
Thesis Year:1985
Discipline:Geography
Sub Discipline:geographic information science
Workplaces:New Mexico State University

Michael N. DeMers is a geographer and professor emeritus of geography at New Mexico State University.[1] [2]

Education and field

DeMers obtained a B.S.Ed. in Earth science in 1974 and an M.S. in geography in 1980, both from the University of North Dakota.[3] He earned an M.Phil. in geography in 1983, and a Ph.D. in geography in 1985, both from the University of Kansas.[4] [5] [6] He has taught geography and courses related to geographic information systems (GIS) since 1983, and obtained a GCERT in Online Teaching and Learning from New Mexico State University in 2007.

DeMers specializes in geographic information science (GIScience), including applying it to research in real-world problems in fields such as landscape ecology, researching its theoretical implications, and teaching it to students. He advocates for geographic education in public schools and has researched employing novel technologies.[7]

Career

DeMers became a faculty member in the geography department at New Mexico State University in 1992, and served as department head between 2000 and 2004.[8] He served as president of the National Council for Geographic Education in 2014.

DeMers' research focuses on applying GIS to problems including water resources, big data, and species range expansion. He has contributed significantly to literature involving geographic information science and teaching geospatial concepts with novel technologies.[9] He advocates teaching geography in public schools using geographic information systems and has worked to increase public awareness of GIScience.[7]

Publications

DeMers has published over seventy-five research articles on geographic topics, authored the Encyclopædia Britannica entry on GIS, and served as an editor, and contributed to, the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge.[10] [11] His works have been cited over 3600 times, giving him an h-index of 21. In addition, he has authored or edited the following books:

Awards

Over the course of his career, DeMers has received the following awards:

Philanthropy

Demers established the "Duane Marble Award for GIS Design and Education Research" at NMSU in 2010 to recognize the work and contributions of his friend and fellow GIScientist Duane Marble.[19] It was awarded to NMSU graduate students whose thesis focused on novel applications to GIS, or to GIS education.

Personal life

DeMers grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. After retiring, he began writing fantasy novels.[20] The first of these to be published is the book Young Vandar.[20]

Notes and References

  1. DeMers . Michael . President's Column: There's Geography in My Science . The Geography Teacher . 20 Dec 2014 . 11 . 1 . 41–42 . 10.1080/19338341.2013.854266. 2014GeTea..11...41D . 140591678 .
  2. Web site: Dr. Michael N. DeMers Bio . New Mexico State University Department of Geography . 24 July 2022.
  3. Web site: DeMers . Michael . Dr. Michael DeMers Vita . New Mexico State University Department of Geography . 24 July 2022.
  4. Web site: MICHAEL DEMERS (2010 WINNER) . American Association of Geographers . 29 July 2022.
  5. Book: DeMers . Michael . GIS for Dummies . 2009 . John Wiley and Sons Inc. . Hoboken, New Jersey . 978-0-470-23682-6.
  6. Campbell . Carol L. . Circle of Geographers: A History of the Geography Department at New Mexico State University. Southwestern Geographer . 2009 . 13 . 89–101. 25 October 2023.
  7. News: KRWG . NMSU Geographer Works To Improve Geography Instruction In New Mexico Schools . 29 July 2022 . February 29, 2012.
  8. Book: DeMers . Michael . Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems . 2009 . John Wiley & Sons, inc. . 978-0-470-12906-7 . 4th.
  9. News: Sparks . Jason . Scott Simon Looks for Coffee in Second Life . 29 July 2022 . NPR . March 4, 2009.
  10. Web site: Michael N. DeMers . Britannica . Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc . 3 January 2024.
  11. Book: DiBiase . David . DeMers . Michael . Johnson . Ann . Kemp . Karen . Luck . Ann Taylor . Plewe . Brandon . Wentz . Elizabeth . Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge . 2006 . Association of American Geographers . 978-0-89291-267-4.
  12. Fisher . Peter . Book Review: GIS Modeling in Raster . International Journal of Geographical Information Science . 2003 . 17 . 2 . 200–201 . 10.1080/713811746.
  13. Mesev . V . Reviews: Fundamentals of geographic information systems . Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design . 1999 . 26 . 2 . 313–316 . 10.1068/b260313.
  14. Web site: Michael DeMers . University Consortium for Geographic Information Science . 11 June 2023.
  15. News: Sun-News Reports . NMSU professor receives lifetime achievement award . 18 May 2024 . Las Cruces Sun-News . 11 May 2018.
  16. Web site: Rundquist . Brad . Dr. Michael DeMers to Receive Distinguished Alumnus . Department of Geography Alumni Newsletter Chair’s Corner . UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA . 29 July 2022.
  17. Web site: AAG Anderson Medal Recipients . American Association of Geographers . 24 July 2022.
  18. Web site: Previous Anderson Medal of Honor Recipients . American Association of Geographers . 29 July 2022.
  19. Web site: Awards and Scholarships . Department of Geography . New Mexico State University . 24 October 2023.
  20. Web site: Young Vandar . Atmosphere Press . 20 April 2023.

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