National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This summer, Danielle Forsyth worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to develop a GIS-based decision support tool. She obtained, manipulated, and documented data layers for use in the Great Lakes Wind Farm Siting Tool, which will be used to site wind energy projects in the Great Lakes region. She had the opportunity to attend the Coastal Zone 2011 conference, and network with GIS and environmental professionals, and also greatly improved analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.
Internship Details
| Organization | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Ann Arbor, MI |
| Employment Sector |
Government |
| Student's Field of Study |
Environmental Informatics (GIS, Spatial Analysis) |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Environmental Impact, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) |
| Duration & Dates | 14 weeks, starting 5/2/2011 |
| Skills Gained |
Problem Solving, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Technical Skills (Computer Software other than GIS or AutoCAD) |
| Duties Performed |
Conduct Studies/Research, Data Analysis, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Faculty Member Referral, Networking, Through working on a Master's Project |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Unpaid - Funded by the Edna Bailey Sussman Foundation |
| OK to Contact Student for More Information? | Yes - Danielle Forsyth |