Kate Norris

Kate Norris serves as a Geospatial Data Manager and Assistant Scholar at the GeoPlan Center, University of Florida. She specializes in managing large-scale geospatial data for environmental, transportation, and urban planning applications, collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to standardize data for decision-makers. Her work integrates data acquisition, manipulation, and curriculum development for graduate-level planning courses.

Education:

• MAURP (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), University of Florida, 2005
• Bachelor of Science (Double Major in Botany and Zoology), University of Florida, 2000

Research focuses on geospatial data science, with an emphasis on bridging technical data solutions with practical planning needs. She develops curricula for the URP6275: Intermediate Planning Information Systems course, leveraging her hands-on experience in data standardization and client collaboration.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned; her contributions center on applied research and educational innovation in geospatial planning.