(fharvey@umn.edu
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(http://www.geog.umn.edu/Faculty/Harvey.html)
Dr. Francis Harvey's research encompasses multiple facets of geographic information science, ranging from historical developments to overlay algorithms, with an emphasis on organizational studies of GIS data sharing. His publications have covered a variety of topics including cultural differences in the development of GIS, improved algorithms for overlay, and GIS certification. Previous projects have examined the relationships between private, public, and education sector actors. Recently funded research (with Dr. David Tulloch) focuses on potentials and difficulties for developing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) among local governments. This research has identified fundamental gaps between concepts of data sharing and local government practices. Currently he is studying the modernization of the Polish cadastral infrastructure and its role in agrarian reform following accession to the European Union.
Dr. Harvey serves as editorial board member for the International Journal of Geographic Information Science, URISA Journal, and Cartographica. He is a member of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), Geographic Information Systems Speciality Group, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Computers and Society (SIGCAS) special interest group, and Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR).He has taught GIS in Germany, Switzerland, Syria, Malta, and United States and has served as Vice-Chair of the UCGIS education committee since 2000. He also serves on the AAG’s Geographic Information Standards Committee. Currently, Dr. Harvey in teaching in the University of Minnesota’s geography and Master’s of Geographic Information Science programs and will be an instructor in the Fall 2005 UCGIS virtual seminar. He has received numerous grants and awards including National Science Foundation support for his work on semantic interoperability and Federal Geographic Data Committee support for research into US local government geographic information sharing and coordination.