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Elizabeth Fletcher King

John A. Dutton e-Education Institute / 2217 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building / The Pennsylvania State University / University Park PA 16802 / (office) 814.865.9164 / (email) bethking@psu.edu

Education

M.Ed. Adult Education (December 2003), The Pennsylvania State University.
B.S. Geography (May 1996), The Pennsylvania State University.

Professional Experience

Associate Teaching Professor/Assistant Program Manager of the Online Geospatial Education Program, Department of Geography and the Dutton e-Education Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, July 2018 – present.

Assistant Teaching Professor/Assistant Program Manager of the Online Geospatial Education Program, Department of Geography and the Dutton e-Education Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, July 2017 – July 2018.

Senior Lecturer/Assistant Program Manager for Advising, Department of Geography and the Dutton eEducation Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, October 2010 – July 2017.

Senior Lecturer/Coordinator of Adult Learner Services, Department of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, July 2007 – October 2010.

Lecturer, Department of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, July 2006 – July 2007.

Instructor, Department of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, January 2000 – July 2006.

GIS Analyst, Chester Engineers, State College, PA, June 1996 – December 1999.

Teaching Experience

MGIS Adviser. January 2013 – present.

EMSC 470W: Undergraduate Collaborative Research in Earth and Materials Sciences. Spring, Summer, Fall 2023.

Geography 482: The Nature of Geographic Information. (Penn State World Campus). Summer 2006– present.

Geography 483: Problem Solving With GIS. Co-author. (Penn State World Campus). Winter 2000 – present.

Geography 597G: Challenges in Global Geospatial Analytics. Co-author. (Penn State World Campus).
Summer 2016, Summer 2018. Summer 2023

Geography 487: Environmental Applications of GIS (Penn State World Campus). Winter 2000 – Winter 2002.

Geography 488: Acquiring and Integrating Geospatial Data. Author. (Penn State World Campus). Fall 2004 – Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006.

Geography 5301: Learning ArcGIS I – Penn State Editions. Co-author. (ESRI Virtual Campus). Summer 2002 – Fall 2003.

Introduction to ArcGIS I: (ESRI Authorized Training). Summer 1997 – 2008.

Publications in Print or Pending

Gaertner, B., Goldsberry, G., King, B. (2024). Teaching Online: Strategies to Promote Engagement and Learning. In: Lee, J (Ed.) Thriving in an Academic Career: An International and Interdisciplinary Guide for Early Career Faculty [Unpublished manuscript].

King, B., Kessler, F. (2021). Study Abroad in an Embedded Online Geography Class for Adult Working Professionals. In: Wessell, J.E. (Ed.) Experiential Learning in Geography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82087-9_4

Blanford, J., Kennelly, P., King, B., Bracken, T. 2019. Merits of capstone projects in an online graduate program for working professionals, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, DOI: 10.1080/03098265.2019.1694874, November, 2019.

King, E.F. 2008. Can PBL-GIS Work Online? Journal of Geography, Volume 107 Issue 2. pp 43-51.

King, E.F. 2004. Making the Most Appropriate Online Choice. GIS Educator. Spring, p. 6.

Awards

Global Programs Faculty Travel Grant, University Office of Global Programs, March, 2018.

Global Programs Faculty Travel Grant, University Office Of Global Programs, April 4, 2016.

Most Outstanding Online Teaching & Learning Program, 2009, Sloan-C, presented to the project team of the MGIS Program. (Shared with other members of the MGIS Program team.)

Special Achievement in GIS Award, 2004, Environmental Systems Research Institute, presented to the project team of the World Campus Certificate Program in GIS. (Shared with other members of the Certificate Program faculty.)

Faculty Mentoring Award in Earth & Mineral Sciences, 2004, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University.

Presentations

Can my Love of Maps Turn into a Job? Engaged Student Scholarship and Lifelong Learning for Geospatial Professionals in an Online World, GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 Conference, Palm Springs, CA, October 12, 2018.

Teaching Introductory GIS classes Online, GIS Day, Penn State University, November 14, 2016.

CSATS STEM Workshop, Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) In the K-8 Science Classroom, November 7, 2015.

Geospatial Educators’ Roundtable #2: Directions Magazine Webinar, January 16, 2013.

Engaging Online Graduate Students through an Interactive Capstone Peer Review Process, World Campus Faculty Convocation, November 17, 2011.

Academic Advising and Student Support: Perspectives from Online and Resident Programs, AAG Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, April, 2011

Fostering and Supporting an Open Educational Resources Community. eLearning Africa Conference, Zambia, Africa, May 28, 2010.

GIS Education, Panel of Experts, MAC URISA – Fall Meeting, Bordentown, NJ, December 2, 2009.

Problem-Based Learning in an Online GIS Course. ESRI Education User Conference, San Diego CA, August 5, 2006.

Problem Based Inquiry in an Online Course in Geographic Information Systems. National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Conference, Birmingham, AL, October 13, 2005.

GIS Training and Education Online. Western Pennsylvania GIS Conference, California University of Pennsylvania, September 5, 2003.

The Role of the Instructor in Online Learning. ESRI Education User Conference, San Diego CA, July 6, 2003.

GPS Workshop. Girls Utilizing Technology and Science (GUTS) Workshop, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, July 22, 2003.

Using ANGEL to Create Student-Centered Learning Environments, ANGEL Day 2003, The Pennsylvania State University, May 20, 2003.

What Can You do With a Degree in Geography?, Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG) presentation, Department of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, November 4, 2002.

Introduction to ArcGIS Workshop. Pennsylvania GIS Conference, Harrisburg, PA, May 21, 2002.

Introduction to ArcGIS Workshop, WebGIS 2000 Conference, The Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, November 9–11, 2000.

Professional Service

Member, Penn State Faculty Senate, The Pennsylvania State University, September 2015 – present.

Member, Leadership Team, Dutton e-Education Institute, April 2016 – present.

Member, Penn State Department of Geography, Graduate Curriculum Committee, August 2017 – present.

Member, Penn State Department of Geography, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, September 2014 – July 2017.

Mentor, Penn State Commission for Women Mentoring Program, September 2014 – May 2015.

Member, Supporting Women in Geography (SWIG), Penn State Chapter, (Helped host Supporting Young Women in Geography Day (SYWIG), April 21, 2006), Department of Geography, Fall 2002 – present.

Member, National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE), Spring 2005 – present.

Subscription Administrator, Penn State Educational Site License – ESRI Virtual Campus Subscription, The Pennsylvania State University, July 2005 – present.

Co-Leader of College of Earth and Mineral Sciences United Way Campaign, The Pennsylvania State University, August 2006 – 2010.

Member, Diversity Council, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, May 2003 – September 2008.

Member, GIS Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2003 – August 2008.

Member, Centre County GIS Users Group, Centre County Pennsylvania, Fall 2004 – Fall 2007.

Coordinator, GIS Day, Geography Awareness Week, November 10-11, 2001, November 20-21, 2002, November 17-18, 2003, November 15, 2006.

Coordinator, Earth and Mineral Sciences GIS Open House, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, October 13, 2004