Center for GIS and Spatial Analysis

• Kendra McMillen and Gerard Hertel, Cornfield to Forest, 1967 to 2021
• Geena Flores and Kristen Crossney, Policy Participation as Indicators of Inner Borders within the United States
• Adam Bough, Brian Hreha, Keith O'Neill, and Shane Lukenda, Harmony Hill Conservation Area: Exploring the Influence of Topography on Tree Composition and Structure
• GIS and the Appalachian Trail: A Regional and Local View

Planning Studio students in the Geography & Planning programs complete a 3D model of WCU campus, which includes the new Science Complex.

• Crossney, Kristen B., Beau Ryck. A Case Study of Rental Housing in Chester County. Fall 2015.
• McMillin, Kendra McMillin. West Chester University Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. Fall 2015.

• Blough, Adam, et.al. Harmony Hill Conservation Area. Fall 2014.
• Cruz, Jonathan. Philadelphia Then and Now. Fall 2014.
• Flores, Geena, et.al. Policy Participation as Indicators of Inner Borders within the United States. Spring 2015.
• Hauck, Emerson and Dr. Kristen Crossney. Inconsistent Weather Impacts Midwestern Cattle Ranchers and Beef Prices across the U.S. Spring 2015.
• Griffiths, Jeffrey and Dr. Kristen Crossney. Effects of West Chester University Road Salt Usage on Water Quality of the Plum Run. Spring 2015.
• Hammond, Stacey, et.al. Historic Preservation Tax Credit Project in Philadelphia. Spring 2015.
• Hutchins, Peter J. Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Gentrification at its 'Best' in NYC. Spring 2015.
• Johnson, Phil and Josh Marcinik. Spatial Analysis Perspective on Emergency Calls. Spring 2015.
• Johnson, Phil and Josh Marcinik. Emergency Calls and Public Safety. Fall 2014.
• McMillin, Kendra and Gerard Hertel. Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. Spring 2015.
• Purse, Jeffrey E. Combatting Sprawl with non-motorized transportation use. Spring 2015.
• Rodriguez, Robert J. Relocation of the Atlanta Braves. Spring 2015.
• Ryan, Kevin, et.al. Exton County Park: Forest Composition and Importance Value. Fall 2014.
• Schad, Lioba. Public Transportation Usage, Commute Times, and Vehicle Ownership. Spring 2015.

• Carrigan, Cody. Gentrify, Gentrifying, Gentrified: The Study of Philadelphia County. Spring 2014.
• Goral, Adam. Developing Sexual Freedom: Constructing a Spatial Context for Sex Positive Countries. Spring 2014.
• Keating, Ellen E. Urban Agriculture in the Context of Food Insecurity in Philadelphia. Spring 2014.
• Murtoff, Colin. Socioeconomic Status and Bridge Sufficiency Ratings. Spring 2014.
• Ryck, Beau. Spatial Analysis of Urban Carbon Footprints in the U.S.. Spring 2014.
• Thomas, Anthony. Quantifying Sprawl in Chester County, PA. Spring 2014.
• Van Halem, Ian. Electricity Consumption in the United States (2009). Spring 2014.

• Tangert, Ian. Serving Geoprocessing Over the Internet: An Open Source Approach. Spring 2013.
• McMillin, Kendra and Gerard Hertel. Cornfield to Forest 1967-2012. Spring 2013.
• Ferenchak, Nick. The Accessibility of Trails in Chester County. Fall 2012.

• Mackey, Dennis J. Gone Fishin' - Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Guide. Fall 2011.
• Kaufman, Andrew, et.al. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Fall 2011.
• Spahr, Catherine and Dottie Ives-Dewey. GIS as a Tool for Historic Preservation Planning: Lessons from Newtown Township, Pennsylvania. Spring 2012.

• Fraim, Mike, et.al. Food Markets in Chester County. 2011.
• Kersteen, Randon. Gas and Oil Wells in PA. 2011.

• Drinkwater, David. Chester County's Schools, Children and Homes. 2009
• Duffy, John. Cancer and Poverty in Pennsylvania. 2009.
• Houser, Kyle. Income Level of Homeowners in Chester County. 2009.

• Baldassano, Keith. Chester County Watersheds and West Chester Borough Impact Areas. 2005.
• Convery, Matthew. Municipal GIS for Storm Water. 2005.
• Girafalco, John and Don Paley. Parking Solutions for Parkesburg Borough. 2006.
• Sequoi Rock. GIS and the Appalachian Trail. 2006.
• Stillman, Brad, Andrew Bartlett and Charles Doyle. Chester County Land Use Changes from 1995 - 2000. 2005.