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EDUCATION
University at Albany, State University of New York
Ph.D. Candidate in Information Science
Expected 2017
Primary Specialization: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Secondary Specialization: Information, Government, and Democratic Society
Graduate Certificate GIS and Spatial Analyst
May 2011
M.A. Geography
December 2010
Specialization: GIS
College at Brockport, State University of New York
B.S. Environmental Science and Biology
May 2007
Concentration: Terrestrial Ecology
Hudson Valley Community College
A.A. Liberal Arts
May 2005
Graduated with Honors
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
University at Albany, State University of New York, Department of Information Science
Evergree Lecturer (full time teaching faculty)
7 course load per year
Served on College level Curriculum Committee
Developed a blended (hybrid) version of Introduction To Web Technologies
Supervised a Senior Capstone project (INF 465)
Courses taught:
- Introduction to Web Technologies (INF 201), in person, blended and fully online
- Introduction to Networks and System (INF 203), both in person and fully online
- Probability and Statistics for Data Analytics (INF 300)
University at Albany, State University of New York, Department of Informatics
Visiting Lecturer
7 course load per year
Participate in regular faculty meetings, weekly brown bag talks, and weekly departmental events
Served on Commencement Program Committee
Courses taught:
- Research Methods for Informatics (INF 200)
- Introduction to Data and Databases (INF 202)
- Introduction to Networks and System (INF 203), both in person and fully online
- Probability and Statistics for Data Analytics (INF 300)
Instructor of Record
(Under Teaching Assistantship)
Web Technologies (INF 201) - Fully online via Blackboard, Spring 2014
- 50 students
- Assign a graduate teaching assistant 10 hours of work per week
Web Technologies (INF 201) - Team Based Learning (TBL), Spring 2013
Web Technologies (INF 201) - Traditional lecture with instructor lead demonstrations, Fall 2012
Adjunct Professor
Web Technologies (INF 201) - Fully online via Blackboard, Summer 6W1 2014
Web Technologies (INF 201) - Fully online via Blackboard, Summer 6W1 2013
Web Development (IST 361) - Traditional Lecture, Summer 6W1 2012
Teaching Assistant
The Information Environment (INF 301x)-Two sections, fully online via Blackboard, Spring 2012
- Developed and ran 1/7 modules: The Physical Life of Information-GIS as a Field of Application
Workplace in the Information age (INF 496/596) - Fully online via Blackboard, Spring 2012
Computing and Information (CSI 105) - Team Based Learning (TBL), 60 students, Spring 2012
The Information Environment (INF 301x) - Lecture Hall, 90 students, Fall 2011
- Guest Lectures:
- A Brief Introduction to GIS
- A Brief Introduction to the Principles Behind Remote Sensing
- A Brief Introduction to the Application of Remote Sensing
Senior Seminar in Information Science (IST 499) - Team Based Learning (TBL), Fall 2011
- Guest Lectures:
- Poster Presentations (How to prepare a poster)
University at Albany, State University of New York, Department of Geography and Planning
Student Assistant (Research), part time, October 2013 - August 2014
- Work part time with a professor on urban ecology research
- Develop python scripts to automate processes
- Set up, install, and run a Linux operating system and Linux software
- Obtain data
Sage College of Albany, Interdisciplinary Studies Department
Adjunct Faculty Member, March 2015-Present
Online Course Developer, July 2014-September 2014
Developed and teach SCI 205 – Intro to Physical Geography
- Run during a 7 week session
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Student Trainee (Geography), Aug 2012 - April 2015, seasonal
Biological Technician, July 2010 - Aug 2012, seasonal
- Responsible for obtaining, maintaining, creating, and ensuring proper function of the offices geospatial data
- Assist with the permitting and minimization of impacts to the navigable waters of the United States (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act) including issuing Nationwide Permit (NWP) verification letters and providing geospatial support for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
- Develop and interpret GIS maps, via remote sensing techniques, to provide pertinent information to aid in site visits and preliminary identification of alleged violations.
- Respond to public inquiries via phone
Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA- NRCS)
Biological Student (Soil Conservation), June 2009 - Aug 2009
- Achieved an integrated system of land use and conservation to restore, enhance, and protect the environment in harmony with the needs of several landowners through the implementation of conservation practices
- Assisted in the planning and construction of agricultural water runoff and supply
- Technical drawing and interpreting blueprints
- Overlooked contractors work to ensure compliance with NRCS specifications
- Worked in conjunction with the Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Wildlife Technician 1, Mat 2008 - Oct. 2008
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Article 24 (wetland) and Article 15 (stream) of the Environmental Conservation Law in eight counties in the Eastern Adirondacks (Region 5 of the NYSDEC)
- Ensured that projects, as permitted by the Department for landowners, consultants, and local governments, were being followed in accordance with the plans
- Used ArcGIS on a daily basis to locate regulated wetlands, tax parcels, and any other pertinent information
- Wetland delineations and marking the boundary with a GPS unit. Uploaded the GPS point files to GIS
- Assisted law enforcement with environmental complaints related to wetlands
- Disseminated wildlife information to the public
Northeast Analytical Inc.
Organic Extraction Technician, Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2008
- Extracted various pollutants in water samples for testing
AWARDS AND HONORS
Individual Development Award Program Grant, $85 for expenses from 2014 NYS GeoSpatail Summit attendance
UA-GSA Professional Development Award Program, $60 for expenses from 2013 NYGeoCon presentation
2012-2013 Professional Development Award Program, $58 for expenses from 2013 CIT presentation
Awarded Department of the Army - Certificate of Achievement: Regulatory Branch Permits Digitization Team - Commander's Outstanding Government Improvement
Awarded the O'Reilly Scholarship for Environmental Science transfer and freshman students.
Named into the Who's Who Among Junior Colleges of America.
Graduated with honors from Hudson Valley Community College.
PUBLICATIONS
Gervais, N.; Buyantuev, A.; Gao, F. (2017). Modeling the Effects of the Urban Built-Up Environment on Plant Phenology Using Fused Satellite Data. Remote Sensing, 9(1). DOI: 10.3390/rs9010099. Avialable here
Dumas, C.L., LaManna, D., Harrison, T.M., Ravi, S.S., Kotfila, C., Gervais, N., Hagen, L., Chen, F. (2015). Examining political mobilization of online communities through e-petitioning behavior in We the People. Big Data & Society, 2(2). 1-20. DOI: 10.1177/2053951715598170. Avialable here
Gervias, N. (December 2013/January 2014). Governmental Internet Information Collection: Cookies Placing Personal Privacy at Risk. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 40(2), 27-31. Retrieved from: http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Dec-13/Bulletin_DecJan14_Final.pdf
PRESENTATIONS
Gervais, N., Buyantuev, A., & Gao, F. (2017, April 08). Using Fused Satellite Data to Monitor the Effects of the Heterogeneous Urban Environment on Plant Phenology. Presented at The AAG Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Gervais, N. (2014, October 29). Enhancing Remotely Sensed Data to Better Measure Vegetation Patterns. Presented at The Informatics Department of the College of Computing and Information brown bag series of talks and discussions, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Gervais, N. (2014, February 7). Geographic Information Systems: a Potential Tool For Educational Research. Presented at Students of Educational Administration for Change (sea change) Friday Forum, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Gervais, N. (2013, November 13). VGI's Role in Improving Government 2.0. Poster Presented at NYGeoCon, Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Horowitz, L., Dumas, C., Kassab, D., & Gervais, N. (2013, May 23). Team Based Learning: an Instructional Strategy that Works!. Panel discussion at Conference on Instruction and Technology 2013 (CIT), SUNYIT, Utica, NY.
Gervais, N. (2013, April 12). Challenges with the Conserving Biodiversity: The Importance of Surrogates. Presentation at New Trends in Computing and Informatics Research (NTCIR), University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Gervais, N. (2012, April 27). A Proposed GIS based Method for Modeling Aquatic Ecosystem Health. Poster Presented at New Trends in Computing and Informatics Research (NTCIR), University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Gervais, N. (2010, November 8). A Geospatial Representation of Coincidence Among Digitally Mapped Wetlands and Hydric Soils in St. Lawrence County. Poster Presented at GIS/World Town Planning Day, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.
ACTIVITIES
Member, American Association of Geographers (AAG).Nov 2016-Present.
Reviewer, Global Change Biology, Oct. 3, 2016- Oct. 12, 2016
Committee Member, College of Engineering and Applied Science Curriculum Committee, Sept. 28, 2015 – Fall 2016.
Committee Member, College of Computing and Information Commencement Program Committee. March 3, 2015 – May 20, 2015.
Conference Co-organizer, New Trends in Computing and Informatics Research (NTCIR), 2012, April 27, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY.