Student Profile - Tim Brooks
Class standing: Junior
College: New England College, Henniker,
NH
Major: Environmental
Science
Concentrations: Land Planning and Geographic Information Systems
What or who sparked your interest in studying geospatial technologies?
My inspiration for GIS and GPS is Professor Robert Seaman. When I saw the
course listed in the student catalog, I was immediately interested. Knowing that
the information I gained in the class would be beneficial to my future.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be working as a land planner for a big-name corporation such
as Fuel Cell Energy, eventually becoming well known enough to open my own planning
firm.
How do you see geospatial technologies helping you in your career goals?
Geospatial technologies would assist me in the operation of my future by allowing
me to show a 3-D map of the location so my employer might be able to better understand
the risks he or she is taking.
What were the most important things you considered when deciding on which
school to go to?
When I decided to attend New England College with the knowledge that I was
going to graduate with a degree in the Environmental realm, I saw that the science
department in the institution was very strong and had a good job placement rate
with real-world opportunities.
What do you like most about being a student?
The most exciting part about being a student is that you are able to speak
with people who have been in the field for a while and obtained their Ph.D.s
in their respective departments.
What do you like least about being a student?
Being a student also has its down times, such as taking classes that may not
be necessary for the career you are looking into.
What do you do to relax?
During my off time, I like to go out and relax in the woods. In the winter,
I go cross country skiing or dog sledding; during the spring and summer months,
I like to go hiking or rock climbing with some good friends.
Who are your heroes/heroines?
My heroine is Wendy Welshans, my science teacher in high school, who brought
me closer to the science world and also the world of the wild. She brought out
the science geek in me.
What advice would you give a high school student trying to make education
and career choices?
I would suggest looking into their heart. If they have a gut feeling of what
is going to make them happy, go with it. Many people don’t follow their
dream and end up in a career they don’t like.
E-mail: tpbrooks@nec.edu
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