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Forrest J. Bowlick

Associate Department Head for Finance and Operations
MS Geography-GIST Concentration Graduate Program Director
Lecturer, ECo and Geosciences

Research Interests

Forrest’s research investigates how students learn GIS, especially in the growing field of CyberGIS. Through analysis of curriculum and instruction in GIS, Forrest aims to build an evidence-based understanding of how GIS programs function, and what knowledge, skills, and practices make up the GIS degree. He has additional research interest in geography education, geography in higher education, resources of the elements, and tropical glaciers. 

Education

  • PhD, Geography, Texas A&M University, 2016
  • MS, Geography, University of Idaho, 2012
  • BA, Geography – GIS, University of Northern Colorado, 2010