Graduate Students

Explore the scholars who have shaped—and continue to shape—our MA in Geography and Master of Science in GIS (MSGIS) programs. This section highlights both current students and alumni, showcasing the breadth of research, innovation, and professional growth within our graduate community.

Expand the profiles below to learn more about each student’s academic journey, including their thesis work, professional experience via LinkedIn, and the faculty mentors who supported their success throughout the program.

M.A. in Geography 

Check out the amazing work accomplished by our current and past students! 

Schultheis, Brendan Scott, (2024) . 
Thesis Committee - Dr. Paul Laris (chair), Mr. Scott Winslow, Dr. Mystyn Mills. 

Venegas, Maria, (2023) . 
Thesis Committee - Dr. Gary Hytrek (chair), Dr. House-Peters, Dr. Dmitrii Sidorov. 

Mayer, Cameron, (2022)
Thesis Committee - Dr. Paul Laris (chair), Dr. Argandona, Dr. House-Peters

Dowell, Julia, (2022)
Thesis Committee - Dr. Gary Hytrek (chair), Dr. House-Peters, Dr. Jocoy

Siwabessy, Andrew, (2021)
Thesis Committee - Dr. Rodrigue (chair), Dr. Onderdonk, Dr. Wechsler

Jacobs, Rebecca L. (2018)
Thesis Committee - Dr. Paul Laris (chair), Dr. Rodrigue, Dr. Langdon

Timm, Susan E., (2008)
Thesis Committee - Dr.Lee (chair), Dr. Wechsler, Dr. Behl

Pitts, Lisa, (2005)
Thesis Committee - Dr. Wechsler (chair), Dr. Garver, Dr. Rodrigue

Student Thesis Thesis Committee
Cisneros, AidaDr. Perlitsh (chair), Dr. Hytrek, Dr. Ban
Prell, Kathryn LindsayDr. Jocoy (chair), Dr. House-Peters, Dr. Sidorov

Student Thesis Thesis Committee
Cano, AndreaDr. House-Peters (chair), Dr. Dudley, Dr. Hytrek 
Carvalho, DarrellDr. House-Peters (chair), Dr. Macias, Dr. Jocoy
Salas-Yoshii, Alana Dr. Hytrek (chair), Dr. Jocoy, Dr. Toji
Nada, MinaDr. Laris (Chair), Dr. Wechsler, Dr.Li, 
Schultheis, Brendan ScottDr. Laris (Chair), Mr. Winslow, Dr. Mills
Avrit, Sara ElizabethDr. Mills (Chair), Dr. Laris, Dr. Pepper