Joshua Sisskind
Adjunct
School of Interactive Games and Media
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Joshua Sisskind
Adjunct
School of Interactive Games and Media
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Bio
Josh is a Principal Product Manager at Vantor specializing in foundational accuracy and correlated geospatial products. With 15 years of experience in the geospatial industry, including previous roles at ITT Geospatial Systems and SAIC/Leidos, Josh brings both technical depth and mission understanding to his work. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Geography (GIS) from the University at Albany, and a Master's in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Currently Teaching
IGME-382
Maps, Mapping and Geospatial Technologies
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of underlying concepts and technologies used to represent and understand the earth, a form of new media collectively referred to as Geospatial Technologies (GTs). Students will gain hands-on experience with GTs, including Global Positioning Systems (GPSs), Geographic Information Systems (GISs), remote sensing, Virtual Globes, and geographically-oriented new media such as mapping mashups. Students also will develop basic spatial thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and literacy skills.