Steve Buchanan, PLS was elected as Chair by members of the University of Alaska Geomatics Advisory Board (GAB) at the Winter/Spring 2018 GAB meeting. Steve has served on the GAB in several capacities over the past 20+ years, starting as a student member, then regular Board member, and now Chair.
The GAB is an independent group of geospatial professionals from private and government entities formed to help guide the UAA Geomatics program.
The UAA College of Engineering Geomatics Advisory Board (GAB) is to serve as an advocate for the UAA Geomatics Department. Advice will be provided about industry needs, academic programs, career opportunities for students, staffing, and budget matters. The GAB will support the Geomatics department in outreach activities to educate the public about program benefits.