-------- Original Message -------- Subject: graduate study at California State University, Long Beach Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:22:44 -0800 From: Christine M. Rodrigue, Ph.D. <[log in to unmask]> Organization: Geography, California State University, Long Beach To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> Please share this announcement with promising undergraduates who are considering master's studies in cartography, GIS, and remote sensing. The Department of Geography at California State University, Long Beach, is inviting Fall 2009 applications for its highly successful M.A. program. Three of our graduate students have won the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Thesis Award and one of these was the campus nomination to the Western Association of Graduate Schools as its best thesis! Since 2005, 23 students have completed their theses (out of roughly 40-45 under active supervision). We have a solid track record in sending students on to Ph.D. programs, and our alumni are in demand and enjoy excellent career paths (with virtually all in geography-related professional, managerial, and technical positions). We have a strong program in cartography and GIS and a large and successful alumni community in the geospatial techniques. Two new faculty will be joining us this fall as well. Hyowon Ban's research lies in cartography, geovisualization, and GIS modelling of uncertainty and inherently fuzzy concepts in urban morphology. Jacqueline Mills' work addresses GIS applications in emergency management and the ethical issues presented by geocoded data. Applications should be completed by 15 April. Detailed instructions on application may be found at http://www.csulb.edu/geography/graduateinvitation.pdf . A flyer summarizing the highlights of our program may be accessed at http://www.csulb.edu/geography/geoma09.pdf (and we would be most grateful if you would consider posting this flyer for students to see). Thank you for your time and assistance. Chrys Rodrigue, Graduate Advisor, Geography, CSULB http://www.csulb.edu/geography/