Bio: Christopher J. Seeger, ASLA, GISP is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Landscape Architecture and Geospatial Technology at Iowa State University. Seeger is an Iowa Registered Landscape Architect and a Geographic Information Systems Professional. He specializes in the integration of geospatial technologies (GIS, Global Positioning Systems, and remote sensing), Web 2.0 collaboration and data-sharing technologies, crowd-sourcing methods (Public Participation GIS and Volunteered Geographic Information) to develop local current datasets that can be used in the planning and design process. His current research includes creating healthy, sustainable communities that include safe routes to schools, connected trail systems, and environments/programs that promote healthy lifestyles. Seeger currently serves on the Iowa Landscape Architecture Licensure Board and Iowa Geographic Information Council.
Education: Master of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University; Fargo, North Dakota Bachelor of Environmental Design, North Dakota State University; Fargo, North Dakota
Key Publications: Seeger, Christopher J., Craig Hertel. 2009. “Visualizing and Querying Community Survey Data with Google Maps,” Journal of Extension. Seeger, Christopher J., Greg Welk, Susan Erickson. 2009 “Assessing the Built Environment Using GPS, Physical Activity Monitors and Geospatial Surveys,” International Journal of Geoinfomatics. 5:1. Seeger, Christopher J. 2008. “The Role of Volunteered Geographic Information in the Landscape Planning and Site Design Process,” GeoJournal, 72:3-4 pp 199-213. DOI 10.1007/s10708-008-9184-2
Other Publications: Seeger, Christopher J. 2011. “Using Facilitated-Volunteered Geographic Information to Better Understand the Built Environment” 31st Annual ESRI International User Conference Proceedings. Paper #3595. Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Redlands, California. Welk GJ, Meredith MD, Ihmels M and Seeger C. 2010. “Distribution of Health-Related Physical Fitness in Texas Youth: A Demographic and Geographic Analysis,” Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81:3, pp.S6-S15.
Past Assignments: 2012 Safe Routes to School: The I-Walk Model; Iowa Dept of Public Health/Iowa DOT. 2012. Clive Iowa Comprehensive Plan Public Assessment Tool; City of Clive, Iowa Planning Dept. 2012. Incorporating Community Issues Management with Public Engagement & Community Decision Making; North Central Extension Region. 2011/12. Web Mapping Techniques for Tourism (Training). Various Regional Iowa Tourism Organizations. Guest Speaker/Trainer.
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