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Cory currently teaches Introduction to Human Geography, where he enjoys utilizing ArcGIS Online and other applications to introduce the many themes in this field of study. Alongside his teaching duties, Cory works full time at Cobb County Government, where he is a GIS Application Support Analyst.

• GEOG 1101 Human Geography
• GEOG 111K Physical Geology

• M.A., Geography (Concentration in Geographic Information Science), Appalachian State University, Dec. 2015
• Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning, Appalachian State University, Dec. 2015
• B.A. Geography, Georgia College and State University, Aug. 2014

• Part 107 Drone Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration, March 2021

Map Publications

Alden, Cory. “Urban Heat Islands of Cobb Country, Georgia,” in Esri Map Book, Volume 35, Redlands, California: Esri Press, 2020

Web Publications

Alden, Cory. November 2017.

Golon, Danielle and Cory Alden. October 2017.

Alden, Cory. August 2017.

Alden, Cory. May 2017.

• 2020-Current, Application Support Analyst, Cobb County Government
• 2018-2020, GIS Specialist, Cobb County Government
• 2018-Current, Part-time Instructor, ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ IESA
• 2016-2018, Remote Sensing Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Data Center
• 2016, Part-Time Research Assistant, South Dakota State University Department Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
• 2016, Cartographic Technician, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• 2014-2015, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Appalachian State University Department of Geography + Planning

Cory’s favorite thing about ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ is its sense of community across all campuses. Cory grew up nearby the Dahlonega Campus and enjoys being part of a University that continues to benefit the region of the state he calls home.

Some of Cory’s hobbies include running, hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, and hanging out with his wife, family, and friends.