Dr. Amy Thompson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amy Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. Her research interests focus on Mesoamerica, particularly on the ancient Maya civilization. She specializes in ancient and modern Maya settlement patterns, geospatial modeling, and the study of multi-scalar wealth inequality. Additionally, her work examines human-environment interactions and involves archaeological excavations and pedestrian surveys. Thompson employs advanced techniques such as spatial analysis and lidar analysis in her research. She is committed to enhancing understanding of ancient urbanism and inequality through her investigations and teaching.

Research Interests

Courses

GRG 373F • Field Techniques GRG 305 • Human World: Intro LAS 330 • Sust Maya Geog-Past Futr GRG 460G • Envir Geographic Info Systems GRG 396T • Lidar Analysis GRG 356T • Lidar Analysis GRG 396T • Ancient Urbanism/Inequality

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.