Geography Research

Spatial Analysis of UFO Sightings by Using GIS

Researched by Jennifer Poole

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Pomeroy

UFOs have always been interesting to me. This research project uses National UFO Reporting Center’s Monthly Reporting data and analyzes spatial distribution of UFO sighting's by examining a variety of factors including date, time of day, location, and other factors. In addition, whether there is a relationship between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the reporting of UFO sightings is explored.

Pennsylvania State University Flood Hazards

Researched by Makayla Harper

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Pomeroy

My project’s purpose is to look at the water pollution issue, flooding patterns in the Penn State University Park, which is in the Spring Creek Watershed. View recorded presentation.

How can GIS be Used to Help All Areas of Industry Better Understand the Cyber Threats That May Directly Affect Them?

Research by Carson Buffalow

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Pomeroy

My project will show how GIS mapping and data analysis can be used to help all sectors of the cyber world better prepare and for and understand the threats they may encounter.

Habitat Suitability Analysis for Threatened Species of Freshwater Turtle in South-Central PA

Research by Annika Richards

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jennifer Pomeroy and Dr. Jessica Nolan

Locating suitable habitat for the threatened red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys rubriventris) in order to expand upon current conservation efforts and to understand the effects of human activity on threatened species.

Are there Enough Hospital Beds if COVID-19 Continues to Rise?

Research by Wyatt Myers

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Pomeroy

My project represents the amount of COVID-19 cases in the York County Area and the amount of available hospital beds. Based off of this we can infer the amount of available healthcare workers and if there is a shortage during this pandemic.