Forrest J. Bowlick

Forrest J. Bowlick is a Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences. He holds administrative roles as Associate Department Head for Finance and Operations and Graduate Program Director for the MS Geography-GIST Concentration. His work focuses on GIS and geography education.

• PhD, Geography, Texas A&M University, 2016
• MS, Geography, University of Idaho, 2012
• BA, Geography – GIS, University of Northern Colorado, 2010

Forrest’s research investigates how students learn GIS, particularly in CyberGIS, aiming to develop evidence-based insights into GIS program structures and educational practices. Additional interests include geography education, geography in higher education, resources of the elements, and tropical glaciers. His administrative roles complement his academic contributions, focusing on finance, operations, and graduate curriculum development.