He has been recognized with a series of awards for map design through the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.
AVALON, CA, December 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Dr. Glen Gustafson with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Gustafson celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Upon graduating from high school, Dr. Gustafson attended Claremont McKenna College. However, after a year and a half, he decided to join the U.S. Air Force, which was the best decision of his life. It allowed him to mature and gain valuable technical training. After 11 weeks of basic training, he was deployed to Wichita Falls, Texas, for technical training for five months in the use of aerial photography for intelligence purposes. Shortly after completing his training, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred, during which aerial photography played a crucial role. Later, he was stationed in Texas at a Strategic Air Command bomber and missile base and in Wiesbaden, Germany; both provided Dr. Gustafson with valuable and enriching experiences.
Once he completed his four-year enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Gustafson began his educational endeavors, earning a bachelor's degree in geography with a minor in geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Subsequently, he expanded his professional knowledge by completing a Master of Science in geomorphological mapping from aerial photography from the International Institute for Aerial Survey and Earth Sciences (Delft) and a PhD in quantitative analysis of landforms from aerial imagery from LMU München.
After completing his PhD, Dr. Gustafson began his career as an assistant professor at Lehman College, where he taught geography and geology for four years. In the following years, he honed his educational expertise as a visiting assistant professor through the State University of New York system and as a professor at James Madison University. While honing his academic expertise, he also established Environmental Image Group, where he excels as chief executive officer. Due to his vast knowledge, Dr. Gustafson authored many research papers on his work in aerial photography, including a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in 2019.
Dr. Gustafson's contributions to his community extend beyond his professional endeavors. He actively supports his church in Avalon and the local food bank, where he helps feed the homeless. His dedication to making a difference in the lives of others serves as an inspiration to us all.
Dr. Gustafson's professional achievements have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized with a series of awards for map design through the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. His Volunteer Awards through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is a testament to his commitment to community service. However, he takes the most pride in reshaping the geography programs at the City University of New York's Herbert Lehman College and James Madison University, and in recruiting colleagues with GIS experience to enhance the department's capabilities. His influence and significance in his field are undeniable.
Dr. Gustafson, despite his numerous professional achievements, remains humble and credits his success to his gifts from God. He plans to expand and stabilize his business in the coming years by reaching out to potential clients in related industries. Simultaneously, he will focus on creating an online library of reference books for others to use, a testament to his commitment to sharing knowledge and resources.
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