Timothy recently took the Field Data Collection for GIS course at Unity College with Professor Jessica Morgan.
"Before attending Unity College, I served in the United States Navy for 15 years as an Intelligence Analyst. I currently live in Yokohama, Japan.
I chose Unity because it had a degree that I was interested in that combined two areas that I enjoy learning about, GIS and Environmental Science. I am earning my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Geospatial technologies. I'm hoping to get the tools I need to pursue further education. I'm looking at getting my Master's in Public Health, focusing on environmental health.
I really enjoyed the Field Data Collection for GIS course, especially going out and gathering GIS data with smartphone tools. Previously, I had thought expensive computers or electronic devices were necessary. Through this class I realized that anyone can gather GIS data with their cell phone.
Ideally, I would like to go on to grad school and potentially further. I accomplished a lot of things while I served in the Navy, and I feel that I have a lot more to accomplish in life, especially regarding ways to benefit our planet. Throughout my time in the Navy, as well at Unity, I've been drawn to water and learned a lot about it. It's essential for our planet and lives, and it's at risk daily from contaminants and climate change affecting what little reserves we have. I'm hopeful that in the future I will contribute to stabilizing our planet."
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