Nica Albertson
About Nica Albertson
Nica Albertson is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Geography at The George Washington University, where they have been working since 2021. With a background in music and community engagement, Albertson has contributed to projects involving remote-sensing data and informal road mapping in Russia.
Work at The George Washington University
Nica Albertson has been employed as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Geography department at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, Albertson collaborates with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of geographical studies. The position allows for hands-on experience in research methodologies and application of geographic information systems (GIS).
Education and Expertise
Nica Albertson studied Geography with a minor in GIS at The George Washington University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, Albertson completed the International Baccalaureate program at Marshall High School, where she also achieved a High School Diploma. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both geographical concepts and technical skills related to GIS.
Background
Before her current role, Nica Albertson worked at various organizations, including The Ruhi Institute as a Youth Program Collaborator from 2016 to 2021. She also held positions at Trader Joe's as a Retail Associate in 2017 and at Framebridge as a Design Consultant in 2020. Additionally, Albertson served as the Student Music Director at Marshall High School, where she coordinated music-related activities.
Research Contributions
In her role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, Nica Albertson assisted Dr. Vera Kuklina and Dr. Kelsey Nyland in mapping informal roads in the North Baikal region of Russia. This project utilized remote-sensing data and ArcGIS Pro, showcasing Albertson's technical skills in geographic analysis and data visualization.
Skills and Community Engagement
Nica Albertson possesses a diverse skill set that includes tech support, internet marketing, musical directing, composition, and video/audio editing. She has experience in coordinating projects and events focused on community building and facilitating discussions on social justice, reflecting her commitment to social issues and community engagement.