Online Lecture: Integrating GIS & Geoscience: The Geology of the Ice Age Trail

Presenter: Lisa Siewert, M.Sc., Senior Lecturer, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Full Title of Lecture: Integrating GIS & Geoscience: A Capstone Project on the Geology of the Ice Age Trail

Summary: This presentation showcases the creation of an interactive geologic map of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail, developed as the capstone project for Lisa’s Master of Science in Cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems). The map focuses on glacial features such as moraines, kettle lakes, outwash plains, and exposed bedrock across Lincoln, Marathon, Langlade, and Portage counties. Designed for public use, the map provides accessible descriptions, layered visualizations, and mobile-friendly features to enhance the hiking experience. Lisa will share the tools and techniques used, and how user feedback from Ice Age Trail hikers helped shape the final design. Beyond the map itself, she’ll reflect on how this project connects geoscience, cartography, and public education. Attendees will leave with insights into both the glacial history of Wisconsin and the potential of digital mapping for community engagement.

Whether or not this lecture will be recorded for GSM's YouTube Channel is still to be determined.

Biography: Lisa Siewert is a Senior Lecturer in Geography and Geology at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where she teaches physical geography, geology, and geospatial science courses. She recently completed her MS in Cartography and GIS from UW–Madison, with a capstone project focused on developing an interactive geologic map of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.

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