GS student travels to Vietnam

Contact Information

JMU's Center for International Stabilization and Recovery (CISR)

Contact Details

cisr@jmu.edu

Description

Cory Rahman (’16) got the opportunity to aid mine action organizations in Vietnam with using geographic information systems (GIS) technology in their processes for clearing explosive remnants of war (ERW) hazards in the country. This hands-on application of geography to a real-world application provided both a tremendous learning opportunity for Rahman, as well as important service to the Vietnamese people. His work on humanitarian GIS was made possible by JMU’s Center for International Stabilization and Recovery (CISR) and JMU Geographic Science faculty through a project sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/news/gs/2017/02-06-cory-rahman-travels-to-vietnam.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

International Scope

Date

2017

Frequency

One Time Only

Primary Focus of Program

Community and Economic development

Community Partner Name

U.S. Department of State

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

Off campus