Jennifer Boehnert
About Jennifer Boehnert
Jennifer Boehnert serves as the GIS Coordinator at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2003, bringing extensive experience in GIS education and innovative project development. Her work includes creating web displays for public health initiatives and developing open-source GIS tools for various international projects.
Work at UCAR
Jennifer Boehnert has served as the GIS Coordinator at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2003. In this role, she has contributed to various projects that leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address environmental challenges. Her work includes developing educational materials and hands-on exercises that focus on climate change and its societal impacts. Boehnert's extensive experience at UCAR spans over 21 years, during which she has played a pivotal role in advancing GIS applications in atmospheric research.
Previous Experience at ESRI
Before joining UCAR, Jennifer Boehnert worked at ESRI as a GIS Instructor and Consultant from 1999 to 2003. During her four years at ESRI, she provided training and consulting services, helping organizations effectively utilize GIS technology. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent work in developing innovative GIS solutions and educational programs.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Boehnert studied at Sir Sandford Fleming College, where she gained foundational knowledge in Geographic Information Systems. Her educational background supports her expertise in GIS, enabling her to develop and teach numerous courses. Boehnert has taught GIS at various institutions, including NCAR and Haskell Tribal College, and has conducted international workshops, enhancing her reputation as an educator in the field.
Innovative GIS Projects
Boehnert has been involved in several innovative GIS projects throughout her career. She developed web displays to communicate the Urban Heat Island effect in Houston for public health awareness. Additionally, she worked on projects to create open-source GIS tools for site suitability selection for weather stations in Kenya. Currently, she is developing an open-source decision support web mapping display for flood forecasting in India, which will also support a NASA Hydropower Forecasting project in East Africa.
Teaching and Workshops
Jennifer Boehnert has taught GIS courses at NCAR, Haskell Tribal College, and has led international workshops. Notably, she conducted a short course at the American Meteorological Society’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans in 2016. Her teaching focuses on climate change, weather extremes, and their societal impacts, demonstrating her commitment to educating others in the field of GIS.