Institute for Geographic Information Science at San Francisco State University
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Jerry Davis
Director
Education: Ph.D. Geography (U. of Georgia)
tel: 415.338.2983
email: jerry@sfsu.edu
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  Jerry Davis is a Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Human Environmental Studies as well as the Director of the California State University GIS Specialty Center. He specializes in geomorphology, soils, field methods, and geographic information systems. Jerry developed the GIS curriculum at SFSU and his current research interests focus on karst geomorphic processes and the use of computers and GIS for field data collection and processing.  
         
Barry Nickel
Associate Director
Education: M.A. Biology (SFSU)
tel: 415.338.3566
email: bnickel@sfsu.edu
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  Barry Nickel co-directs the SFSU GIS research program (Institute for Geographic Information Science) and Certificate Program in GIS, as well as, supports GIS curriculum development activities at the university. His research interests are primarily concerned with the spatial and foraging ecology of large vertebrates in relation to the surrounding environment, in particular reference to marine mammals. His research agenda highlights the assessment of scale-dependency in animal movement and reaction to prey/habitat structure through the development of spatially explicit models. His fieldwork integrates behavioral data from telemetry technologies with GIS/remote sensing for habitat modeling.  
         
Jesse Cohen
GIS Specialist
Education: M.S. Geographic Infrormation Science (U. of Redlands)
tel: 415.338.6332
email: jacohen@sfsu.edu
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  Jesse Cohen serves as GIS Specialist for the Institute for Geographic Information Science (IGISc) and specializes in GIS technology within IGISc and Department of Geography and Human Environmental Studies. Jesse provides user and technical support under the direction of the Associate Director.  
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