Matthew Sisk

Matthew Sisk is an Associate Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, specializing in GIS and Data Science. He co-directs the Civic-Geospatial Analysis and Learning Lab (C-GaLL) and leads the Geospatial Analysis and Learning Lab (GALL). His research focuses on human-environment interactions, spatial analysis of environmental toxins, and community-driven data initiatives.

Education:

• B.S. in Marine Science and Anthropology (University of South Carolina)
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Paleolithic Archaeology (Stony Brook University, 2011)

Research Interests: Sisk's work bridges geospatial technologies with societal challenges, emphasizing environmental justice, urban sustainability, and public health. He develops tools like EcoSphere and BUILT2AFFORD to address carbon emissions and affordable housing. His community partnerships, such as Mulch Madness, tackle lead poisoning prevention through participatory methods. His expertise in GIS and machine learning enables innovative solutions for equitable urban development and global health disparities.

Key Projects:

• C-GaLL: Focuses on civic geospatial analysis for policy and community action
• Ventana a la Verdad: Chatbot for Colombian Truth Commission archives
• Lead hazard screening kits validated for home environments

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisee名单 are listed, Sisk collaborates extensively with graduate and undergraduate researchers on projects funded by grants related to environmental justice, urban planning, and digital scholarship.

Labs: Civic-Geospatial Analysis and Learning Lab (C-GaLL) and Geospatial Analysis and Learning Lab (GALL).