Staff

MGIS and GES staff and administrators are committed to supporting our students to ensure their success in the MGIS program. We are responsible for the day-to-day business that keeps the program running smoothly as well as the broader programmatic and strategic planning that contributes to strong advising, curriculum and professional development.

Administration

Name Contact
Eric Shook
Co-Director, MGIS
Associate Professor
Department of Geography
414 Social Science Bldg
612-625-5970
eshook@umn.edu
Susanna McMaster
Co-Director, MGIS
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Geography
410A Blegen Hall
612-624-1498
mcmas002@umn.edu

General Staff

Name Contact
Sara Braun
Graduate Plan Coordinator
Department of Geography
414 Social Sciences Building
612-625-0864
braun217@umn.edu
Ella Grote
Executive Office and Administrative Specialist
Department of Geography
414 Social Sciences Building
612-625-6080
egrote@umn.edu
Glen Powell
Departmental Administrator
Department of Geography
414 Social Sciences Building
612-625-8828
powel160@umn.edu
Michelle Andrews
GIS Research Specialist, LATIS
468 Heller Hall
latis@umn.edu