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Anna Bebbington, M.S., Geographic Information Science \u201922<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Anna Bebbington conducted research on small-scale agriculture in Peru during her undergraduate studies, an experience that fueled her desire to go to graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo work in the field of international development more broadly, I needed quantitative skills to complement my qualitative research abilities,\u201d she says. \u201cI had gone into farming communities in the Andes and talked with people about change, but I didn\u2019t have a way of putting numbers to their stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bebbington was familiar with Clark; both her parents were professors at the university and had spoken highly about the Geographic Information Science (GIS) program<\/a>. After investigating coursework details and post-degree career path opportunities, Bebbington decided Clark would be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the great things about the GIS master\u2019s degree at Clark is that you can audit or take departmental courses that are not technically GIS classes but provide valuable context for your degree,\u201d she says. \u201cThat gave me more confidence moving into the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Bebbington says the impact of her Clark education extended well beyond the classroom. \u201cThe professors create opportunities for you to contribute to their research and participate in field experiences that help you stand out when you are applying for a job,\u201d she says. Bebbington adds that her internship with Conservation International was among her most important learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI was able to create all the maps and do all the science communication based on my preparation at Clark the year before. I realized I could do the work that I wanted to do, which was a great feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Experiential learning was vital to Bebbington\u2019s education at Clark. \u201cMy internship with Conservation International was wonderful,\u201d she says. \u201cIt provided context for the kind of GIS work I wanted to do, which focuses on land rights and applied outcomes in conservation and tying together academic and policy-oriented work. It also gave me a strong set of mentors outside of the university.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bebbington sees a clear through line from her Clark master\u2019s degree to her current work as a Senior Spatial Analyst at Earth Insight. \u201cClark professors create opportunities for you to contribute to research and participate in field research that end up helping you stand out when you are applying for a job.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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