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Maggi Kelly is a Professor and Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. She leverages advanced geospatial technologies to address environmental challenges across California's complex landscapes, with strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and practical application through UC Cooperative Extension.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Geography, University of Colorado (1996)
- M.A. in Geography, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1991)
- B.A. in Geography, University of California, Berkeley (1988)
Professor Kelly's research integrates GIScience, remote sensing, and field-based monitoring to study environmental change drivers and consequences. She pioneers applications of lidar analysis, drone technology, and participatory webGIS for fire ecology, historical vegetation mapping, and international development projects. Her work bridges technical innovation with community engagement, transforming complex spatial data into actionable insights for resource managers.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in top journals across environmental science, remote sensing, and ecology fields. Key trends include advancing drone applications in natural resources, developing multi-temporal analysis techniques for fire and vegetation monitoring, and creating collaborative geospatial tools for data-scarce regions. Her research spans California ecosystems to African savannas, emphasizing scalable methodological frameworks.
Major recognitions include:
- Excellence in Education Award (California Geographic Information Association, 2008) for geospatial literacy training
- University of California Athletic Hall of Fame induction (2007)
As a Cooperative Extension Specialist, Professor Kelly maintains strong connections between academic research and practical implementation. She teaches advanced GIS courses, supervises student research, and develops extension materials translating technical findings for stakeholders. Her lab serves as a hub for geospatial innovation where students gain proficiency in emerging technologies while addressing real-world environmental challenges.
The Kelly Research and Outreach Lab focuses on developing and deploying geospatial solutions for environmental monitoring and decision-making. Current projects include drone-based ecosystem assessment, historical vegetation data rescue, and international work on spatial tools for sustainable development, all emphasizing participatory approaches that integrate local knowledge with scientific analysis.
