Cory Alden, M.A.

Cory currently teaches Introduction to Human Geography, where he enjoys utilizing ArcGIS Online and other applications to introduce the many themes in this field of study. Alongside his teaching duties, Cory works full time at Cobb County Government, where he is a GIS Application Support Analyst.

• GEOG 1101 Human Geography
• GEOG 111K Physical Geology

• M.A., Geography (Concentration in Geographic Information Science), Appalachian State University, Dec. 2015
• Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning, Appalachian State University, Dec. 2015
• B.A. Geography, Georgia College and State University, Aug. 2014

• Part 107 Drone Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration, March 2021

Map Publications

Alden, Cory. “Urban Heat Islands of Cobb Country, Georgia,” in Esri Map Book, Volume 35, Redlands, California: Esri Press, 2020

Web Publications

Alden, Cory. November 2017. Predicting wind erosion in Australia using MODIS BRDF/Albedo data, United States Geological Survey

Golon, Danielle and Cory Alden. October 2017. Highlights from literature: July to September 2017, United States Geological Survey

Alden, Cory. August 2017. Exploring GPW population and MODIS temperature data using AppEEARS, United States Geological Survey

Alden, Cory. May 2017. Detecting vegetation loss in hail scars using MODIS data and AppEEARS, United States Geological Survey

• 2020-Current, Application Support Analyst, Cobb County Government
• 2018-2020, GIS Specialist, Cobb County Government
• 2018-Current, Part-time Instructor, UNG IESA
• 2016-2018, Remote Sensing Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Data Center
• 2016, Part-Time Research Assistant, South Dakota State University Department Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
• 2016, Cartographic Technician, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• 2014-2015, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Appalachian State University Department of Geography + Planning

Cory’s favorite thing about UNG is its sense of community across all campuses. Cory grew up nearby the Dahlonega Campus and enjoys being part of a University that continues to benefit the region of the state he calls home.

Some of Cory’s hobbies include running, hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, and hanging out with his wife, family, and friends.