Stephen Metts
About Stephen Metts
Stephen Metts is a Faculty Instructor with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban planning. He has taught at various institutions and specializes in visualization and mapping applications related to humanitarian and environmental issues.
Work at UMass Boston
Stephen Metts has served as a Faculty Instructor at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2015. In this role, he focuses on teaching courses related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in various fields. He has developed and taught the course CRSCAD 527 - GIS and Disaster Management, which emphasizes spatial technologies and open-source GIS software such as QGIS. His teaching incorporates real-world scenarios and research questions, particularly in areas like humanitarian relief and disaster management.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Metts holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completed between 1986 and 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Community Planning and Development from Clark University from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he earned a GIS Certificate from California State University-Los Angeles in 2002. His expertise lies in visualization, cartographic development, and mapping applications, particularly in urban and regional environments, as well as using GIS for international crises and environmental applications.
Background
Stephen Metts has a diverse professional background in education and urban planning. He worked as an Instructor at the Los Angeles Unified School District from 1995 to 1999. He then served as an Urban Planner and GIS Analyst at The Louis Berger Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Metts has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty at Clark University in 2006 and as a Faculty Instructor at The New School in 2011. His teaching experience spans various institutions and focuses on integrating practical applications of GIS in his curriculum.
Professional Experience
Stephen Metts has accumulated extensive experience in GIS analysis over his career. His work has included urban planning and GIS analysis in both the northeastern corridor of the United States and international locations. He has taught at multiple institutions, including The New School and Clark University, and has been involved in projects that address humanitarian relief, disaster management, and environmental issues. His professional journey reflects a commitment to applying GIS technology to real-world challenges.