Joseph Aboagye
Research Assistant - Geography & Environmental Studies
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Support faculty research in GIS-based spatial analysis. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scholarly sources for research development. Collect, clean, and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets.
Experience
Research Assistant - Geography & Environmental Studies - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA
(2025-01)
- Support faculty research in GIS-based spatial analysis.
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scholarly sources for research development.
- Collect, clean, and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets.
- Document research processes and maintain organized research journals.
- Assist in preparing research reports, presentations and academic materials.
- Support data interpretation and analysis for publication and conference presentations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Physical Geography Lab - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA
(2025-01)
- Teach undergraduate students during lab sessions and explain key physical geography concepts.
- Assist students with GIS-based assignments and spatial data interpretation.
- Grade lab assignments and provide timely academic feedback.
- Support laboratory instruction and course coordination.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - GIS - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA
- Assisted students with ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis, map design, and geospatial data management.
- Prepared and graded laboratory assignments, quizzes and provided constructive feedback.
- Helped students troubleshoot GIS software and technical issues during lab sessions.
- Demonstrated GIS techniques, including data visualization, map creation, and basic spatial analysis.
- Maintained accurate student records and submitted grades on time.
- Worked closely with faculty to improve course materials and support student learning.
- Held office hours to answer students' questions and provide academic support.
- Promoted a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Assistant Planning Preparation Officer - Physical Planning Department - Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, Ghana - Tarkwa, Ghana
(2021-01 - 2025-12)
Intern | National Service Personnel | Volunteer
- Assisted in processing building permit applications and verifying supporting documentation.
- Reviewed planning documents and communicated with applicants to resolve deficiencies.
- Processed raw spatial data using GIS software to create maps and conduct spatial analysis.
- Generated insights into land use patterns and supported development control processes.
Conference Volunteer - American Association of Geography (AAG)
Education
Master of Science - Geography & Environmental Studies - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA (2025-01 - 2027-12)
Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information System - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA (2026-01 - 2027-12)
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography - University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2022-12)
