Rana Al-Jawarneh
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ph.D student
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Department of Geography
100 E Boyd St
Norman, OK 73071
Education
- Ph.D student at OU - current
- MA Geography, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 2006-2008
- BA Geography, Yarmouk University, Irbid-Jordan 2001-2004
Research Interests
My research interests are centered on utilizing remotely sensed data and GIS to study human enviroment interactions and their impacts. I have studied land degradation in Northwestern Al-Mafraq City in Jordan using Landsat imagery to map and evaluate land use\land cover change detection between 1987 and 2000.
Current Research
My current research will continue focusing on land cove land use studies and environment hazards in developing countries, especially in Jordan and the Middle East.
Teaching Experience in Geography:
- Introduction to GIS TA
Grants & Awards
- Awarded as the first outstanding student in class 2004, Yarmouk University
- A scholarship from Yarmouk University to pursue my Master's degree 2005-2008
- Awarded by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi as one of among the best 10% of graduate students at University of Arkansas
- Assistantship from Department of Geography at OU and Alumni fellowship 2008-2012
Professional Development & Synergistic Activities
- Member of AAG
- Member of ASPRS, Treasure of student chapter at UA, 2007
- Representative of Yarmouk University for the first conference for the outstanding students at the Jordanian Universities 2002.
Personal Interests
- Taking care of my family
- Walking
- Reading Newspapers