The Lewis F. Rogers
Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis (IESA)
IESA is a teaching, research, and public service resource whose focus is the characterization and management of environmental concerns in Northeast Georgia. Specific actions within the broad mission include:
- Providing education in Geospatial Technologies since 2001
- Developing programs to address environmental issues on the local, regional, national, and global levels
- Promoting and encouraging rigorous undergraduate research projects
- Teaching applied techniques that can be utilized in multidisciplinary studies including watershed management, soil conservation, forestry, ecologic monitoring, atmospheric monitoring, land use management, geospatial software development, engineering, environmental policy, environmental politics & law, public health, and much more
IESA was formed at Gainesville State College (now the University of North Georgia) in 2001.The Institute promotes environmental education through the use of advanced technology, interdisciplinary instruction, collaborative learning, and service. The Institute brings together the perspectives of numerous disciplines through the synthesis of Geospatial Technology, applied techniques, and theory to address social, human and environmental issues. Students, faculty, and staff work together with industry, government, and community partners through their coursework resulting in a dynamic and socially relevant learning environment.
