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==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Technical geography]]
*[[American Association of Geographers]]
*[[New Mexico State University]]
*[[Geographic Information Systems]]
*[[National Council for Geographic Education]]
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*[[Technical Geography]]


==References==
==References==

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Michael N. DeMers is a geographer and Professor Emeritus of geography at New Mexico State University.[1][2][3]

Education and field

DeMers earned his Ph.D. in geography from the University of Kansas in 1985 and has taught geography and courses related to Geographic information systems since 1983.[4][5] He specializes in Geographic information science, applying it to research in real-world problems in fields such as landscape ecology as well as researching its theoretical implications. He advocates for geographic education in public schools and has researched employing novel technologies such as second life in the classroom.[6]

  • GCERT, Online Teaching and Learning, NMSU, 2007[7]
  • Ph.D., Geography, University of Kansas, 1985 [4]
  • M.Phil., Geography, University of Kansas, 1983[7]
  • M.S., Geography, University of North Dakota, 1980[7]
  • B.S.Ed., Earth Science, University of North Dakota, 1974[7]

Career

DeMers served as department head of the geography department at New Mexico State University between 2000 and 2004.[7][8] He served in the past as President of the National Council for Geographic Education in 2014 (NCGE0).[9]

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.[10] He advocates teaching geography in public schools using geographic information systems.[6] He has published over seventy-five research articles and six texts on geographic information systems (GIS), including "GIS for Dummies," "GIS Modeling in Raster," and "Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems."[7][5][11][8] He served as an editor, and contributed significantly to, the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge.[12]

Awards and recognition

In 2010, DeMers was awarded the Anderson Medal of Honor in Applied Geography “for exceptional accomplishments in applied geography education, research, and service to the profession and the wider public."[4][13] The Anderson Medal of Honor is the highest honor the Applied Geography Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers can give.[4]

  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Honoree, 2018 [7]
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award, 2018[7]
  • New Mexico Geographic Information Council (NMGIC) Wheeler Peak Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018[7]
  • Quality Matters (QM) Certification, Geography 481 (Fundamentals of GIS), 2013[7]
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, University of North Dakota, 2013 [14]
  • Teaching Innovation Award, New Mexico State University Teaching Academy, 2011[7]
  • James R. Anderson Medal of Honor in Applied Geography, 2010 [15]
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2006[7]
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Who’s Who in Social Science Education, 2004[7]
  • Highest Award for Achievement, Dale Carnegie Training, Fall, 2003.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ DeMers, Michael (20 Dec 2014). "President's Column: There's Geography in My Science". The Geography Teacher. 11 (1): 41–42. doi:10.1080/19338341.2013.854266.
  2. ^ "Faculty Partners Network: Michael DeMers". Cengage. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Dr. Michael N. DeMers Bio". New Mexico State University Department of Geography. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "MICHAEL DEMERS (2010 WINNER)" (PDF). American Association of Geographers. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  5. ^ a b DeMers, Michael (2009). GIS for Dummies (1 ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons Inc. ISBN 978-0-470-23682-6.
  6. ^ a b KRWG (February 29, 2012). "NMSU Geographer Works To Improve Geography Instruction In New Mexico Schools". Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n DeMers, Michael. "Dr. Michael DeMers Vita" (PDF). New Mexico State University Department of Geography. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  8. ^ a b DeMers, Michael (2009). Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, inc. ISBN 978-0-470-12906-7.
  9. ^ "Colloquium Archive". UNM Geography & Environmental Studies. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. ^ Sparks, Jason (March 4, 2009). "Scott Simon Looks for Coffee in Second Life". NPR. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  11. ^ DeMers, Michael (2002). GIS Modeling in Raster (1 ed.). John Wiley and Sons Inc. ISBN 0-471-31965-1.
  12. ^ DiBiase, David (2006). Geographic information science and technology body of knowledge. Association of American Geographers. ISBN 978-0-89291-267-4.
  13. ^ "AAG Anderson Medal Recipients". American Association of Geographers. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  14. ^ Rundquist, Brad. "Dr. Michael DeMers to Receive Distinguished Alumnus". Department of Geography Alumni Newsletter Chair’s Corner. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Previous Anderson Medal of Honor Recipients". American Association of Geographers. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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