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Steven Walters is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, focusing on geospatial analysis within the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. He is a core faculty member and advisor for the department's Master of Earth and Space Sciences: Applied Geosciences (MESSAGe) program. His background in landscape ecology has led him to specialize in spatial analysis and modeling of a diverse range of environmental phenomena. His primary areas of expertise include understanding the patterns and drivers of geo-biophysical changes in landscapes, exploring the impacts of land cover change—particularly urbanization and deforestation—on hydrology, water quality, and nutrient cycling, as well as developing tools and strategies for monitoring biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. He maintains a general interest in the theory of complex systems, along with the spatial computation and numerical models used to study these systems. Additionally, he works extensively to promote and implement evidence-based pedagogical principles, utilizing active learning strategies and innovative teaching technologies in his courses. With considerable expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and general geospatial analysis, he has taught principles and techniques of spatial informatics and spatial data science across various disciplines, including environmental and social sciences.
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