Rowan W.

Moody
Worcester, MA 01603 | (860) 550-3391
rowanwmoody@gmail.com | Portfolio | LinkedIn | GitHub

EXPERIENCE
Remote Sensing Researcher | Clark Labs, Worcester, MA 2019-2021
• Created land cover prediction and vulnerability maps at regional and country levels to the year 2050 in support of
the ESRI Half-Earth Project.
• Produced current and historical land cover maps of coastal environments using a variety of image classification
techniques (e.g. supervised classification, artificial neural networks) to quantify mangrove deforestation and
aquaculture development under a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grant.
• Validated and cleaned final land cover mosaics to ensure map accuracy, eliminate false inter-date land changes,
and reduce errors of commission/omission.
GIS Research Fellow | Clark University & Human-Environment Regional Observatory 2018- 2019
• Conducted field data collection of urban tree inventory, database management, residential interviews, and geospatial
analysis in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
• Presented findings to Department of Conservation & Recreation and USDA staffs in Massachusetts.
• Modeled ecosystem services provided by urban forests under current and future conditions by energy savings,
pollution removal, stormwater runoff, and gross carbon sequestration. Paper submitted to Urban Forestry &
Urban Greening for publication.
GIS Consultant | Clark University & Mass Audubon Solar Field Development Project 2018- 2019
• Analyzed distribution and potential impacts of solar fields development in Massachusetts in coordination
with the Mass Audubon. Quantified solar field-related deforestation between the years 2005-2015.
Ambassador | Admissions Office, Clark University 2018-2020
• Public speaking during information sessions, tours, open house events and phone communications.
Director of Training & Development | Residence Hall Association, Clark University 2017-2020
• Led management training for executive board members. Supported President in conducting meetings and organizing
club activities. Previously held positions: President, Director of Programming

SKILLS
• GIS software: ESRI Product Suite, ESRI Collector, GeoDa, QGIS, Terrset (IDRISI), Web-mapping
• Programming languages: Google Earth Engine (basic), Python (basic), R (basic)
• Data Analysis software: Visual Studio, MS Office Suite, SPSS, i-Tree Eco
• Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science 2021
• Clark University Graduate School of Geography, Accelerated Degree Program | GPA 4.05/4.3
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Minor in Biology 2020
• Clark University, Worcester, MA | GPA: 3.95/4.3
• Highest honors in Geography for Honors Thesis: Modeling the Current and Future Ecosystem Services of
Urban Tree Planting in Chicopee and Fall River, Massachusetts

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society Clark Labs GIS Excellence Award | Clark University
Gamma Theta Upsilon Geography Honors Society Dean’s List | Clark University
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Traina Scholar | Clark University
Alpha Mu Gamma Honors Society School Record Holder, NCAA DIII Diving | Clark University
AAG Conference Presenter | Washington D.C. 1st Principal Cello | Hartt School Community Division
MACC Conference Presenter | Worcester, MA