Honor Society® member
Esther Amoako
Course Instructor Undergraduate level/Graduate Research Assistant at University of Toledo
- University of Toledo
- Ph.D. Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Class of 2024
- Toledo, OH
Member since January 2023
About
Motivated and results-driven geospatial data scientist interested in crime analysis, sustainable food systems and access, data modeling, transportation, and urban planning. Employ geospatial methods to analyze and make meaning out of large data sets. Engage skillset for creating an asset management database to support economic development, analyze large datasets, and apply tools to enhance spatial data at large and small-scale organizations. Served as a graduate research assistant, course instructor, and teaching assistant for several undergraduate courses, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), World Geography, and Media. I have also worked as a GIS intern in the public sector. Possess an extensive background in research, data management, and spatial data analysis.
Education
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the university of Toledo
Geographic Information Science and Cartography ( Spatially Integrated Social Science)
2020 – 2025
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Western Michigan University
Geography (Geographic Information Science)
2018 – 2020
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Culture and Tourism
2011 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Western Michigan University, Department-Level Graduate Research and Creative Scholar 2019/2020 Graduate College
This award was giving for exceptional academic performance and contribution to scholarly work.
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Western Michigan University, Dr. Ellen Cutrin Geography Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement within the discipline of Geographic Information Science Department of Geography.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Academia: teaching and research
Industry: Consulting and research
- Graduate school interests
Crime analysis, spatial modeling, community-engaged research, and teaching.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy cooking, gardening, nature walks, and hiking
Experience
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Course Instructor Undergraduate level/Graduate Research Assistant
University of Toledo
Aug 2022 – Apr 2023
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geographic information science intern
Northwestern Water and Sewer District, Bowling Green, OH
May 2022 – Aug 2022
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geographic information science intern
City of Rossford, OH
May 2022
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teaching assistant
University of Toledo
Jan 2022 – Apr 2022
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geographic information science intern
Northwestern Water and Sewer District, Bowling Green, OH
May 2021 – Aug 2021
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geographic information science intern
City of Rossford, OH
May 2021 – Aug 2021
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research assistant
Jack Ford Urban Affairs Center University of Toledo
Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
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graduate teaching assistant
Western Michigan University
Sep 2018 – Apr 2020
Volunteering
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Site Captain for the 2022 Clean Your Streams Day event at the University of Toledo Main Campus
Clean Stream
Sep 2022
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A secretary for Ghanaian Graduate Students Association in the USA Association
University of Toledo
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
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Led Advanced Leader Academy Ebeid Neighborhood Promise Strategy Work Group to develop food desert alternatives to feed disadvantaged neighborhoods.
University of Toledo
Apr 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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