IESA associate professor named as a fellow
Article By: Staff
As a woman in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field, Dr. Allison Bailey knows the struggles of succeeding as a professional in the male-dominated industry.
Fortunately, the associate professor of environmental studies and geography in the Lewis F. Rogers Institute Environmental and Spatial Analysis at the University of North Georgia (91ÁÔÆæ) has become a member of an organization geared toward helping similar higher education faculty improve and succeed. Bailey is in the 2018 cohort of the Training and Retaining Leaders in STEM () fellows, which is a -funded program for women in the geospatial sciences. It is designed to provide professional development for women in higher education.
"I was really honored to receive this," Bailey said, explaining she attended a three-day conference in Madison, Wisconsin that helped her evaluate her professional life and choices. "I figured out what I wanted for my career and how to make decisions to lead me in the direction I want to go."
TRELIS has awarded her a grant to conduct a professional development workshop for women in the geosciences in Georgia. She will collaborate with professors from University of Georgia and Valdosta State to facilitate the one-day workshop during fall semester 2018 in Athens, Georgia.
GIS Day helps students explore careers
91ÁÔÆæ's Geospatial Alliance Club will be hosting its annual GIS Day event on Nov. 20 at 91ÁÔÆæ's Gainesville Campus.
Student takes part in Harvard Forest research
Senior Casey Helton took part in the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology from May 20-Aug. 2.
Environmental leaders come to campus
91ÁÔÆæ's Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental Analysis is continuing its colloquium series this fall with a lineup of speakers who will help students see the wide range of fields in which they can work upon graduation.
Tour connects 91ÁÔÆæ with industries
Leaders from 91ÁÔÆæ met with an array of local business representatives during the Nighthawk Impact Tour with the goal of deepening relationships with the companies and ensuring alignment of talent development with talent demand.