Kathryn Keranen

9 books

About the Author

Kathryn Keranen is a distinguished educator and author specializing in geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis, with a career dedicated to making complex geospatial technologies accessible to students and professionals alike. Holding advanced degrees in geography and education, she has taught at institutions renowned for their environmental and earth science programs, where she developed innovative curricula that integrate hands-on GIS applications into real-world problem-solving. Keranen's books, including the acclaimed Instructional Guide for The ArcGIS Book and the Making Spatial Decisions series, have become essential resources in classrooms worldwide, empowering readers to harness GIS tools for informed decision-making in fields ranging from urban planning to environmental management. Her approach combines technical precision with pedagogical clarity, fostering a deeper understanding of how spatial data shapes our world. Through her work, Keranen continues to inspire the next generation of geospatial thinkers.

Common genres

ArcGIS cartography Decision Making Education Geography Geography Education GIS instructional guide LiDAR Remote Sensing spatial analysis Spatial Decisions technical education Technical Workbook Workbook

Writing style

clear instructional practical