Ashton M. Shortridge

Dr. Ashton M. Shortridge is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University. Originally from Michigan but raised in Indiana, Dr. Shortridge has dedicated his academic career to geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis since joining MSU in January 2001.

• Born in Michigan, raised in Indiana (a "Hoosier")
• Chair of the Department of Geography at MSU
• Joined MSU after completing graduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara

His research focuses on GIScience, spatial data uncertainty, and error propagation in GIS, alongside applications in health geography and digital geomorphology. He has also developed GIScience degree programs and taught advanced courses in GIS and spatial analysis.

Dr. Shortridge emphasizes family time with his wife and three daughters, and maintains a basketball goal reflecting his Indiana roots.