Publications

Sarigai, S., Yang, L., Slack, K., Lane, K. M. D., Buenemann, M., Wu, Q., Woodhull, G. & Driscol, J. (2024). idwMapper: An interactive and data-driven web mapping framework for visualizing and sensing high-dimensional geospatial (big) data. arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.11001.

Currently under review. Read the pre-publication version of our paper here.

Research Experience

Current Research

• Member of the GeoAIR Lab (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Research and Visualization Laboratory) directed by Dr. Liping Yang. Learn more about the lab here.
• Currently working on multiple projects about Geovisualiztion, GeoAI and Climate Change.
• Logo design and creation relevant to projected I worked on and/or relevant to the GeoAIR lab.

Past research
Fall 2022:

• Created a housing suitability analysis for public housing in the city of Albuquerque
• Formatted the suitability analysis as a multi-criteria decision analysis.
• Calculated using the Weighted Linear Combination Method.
• Model’s variables were economic opportunity, proximity to public transportation, and proximity to schools.
• Produced a formal map, research paper, and video presentation.
• Project for Dr. Yan Lin’s Spatial Modeling 400/500 course at UNM.

• Programmed a custom ArcGIS toolbox to create a stream network from a Digital Elevation Model.
• Customized two python script tools.
• Outputs a map document in ArcGIS with a background of aerial imagery and a layer of the automated stream network.
• Exports portable network graphic file into a folder chosen by the user as secondary output.
• Produced a formal map, customized ArcGIS Toolbox, research paper, and video presentation.
• Project for Dr. Xi Gong’s GIS Programming 400/500 course at UNM.

Summer 2022:

• Participated in the UNM 2022 Southwestern Field School for Archaeology.
• Gained experience in archaeological survey and archaeological site recording.
• Learned how to identify artifacts both in a field and laboratory setting.
• Mapped archaeological sites.
• Analyzed lithic, ceramic, and faunal artifacts in the lab.
• Led by Dr. Hannah Mattson in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Dr. Kari Schleher of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at UNM.

Spring 2022:

• Led a team that designed and developed an interactive web map.
• See here for the interactive web app, which is the final project for Dr. Liping Yang’s Internet Mapping 400/500 course at UNM.
• The web map shows the change in riparian vegetation over time along the Rio Grande Corridor.
• The web app was implemented in JavaScript (along with HTML and CSS), I had no previous programming experience.
• User interface allows viewers to view 15 years of riparian vegetation and precipitation.

Fall 2022:

• Spatial Analysis of archaeological fields potential productivity for dryland farming.
• Analyzed aerial imagery to locate the fields in Central New Mexico.
• Digitally mapped archaeological fields.
• Ran hydrological modeling, ending with watersheds of ephemeral streams (arroyos) along the fields.
• Created three hillshade layers to see the potential sunlight in the midmorning, noon, and midafternoon.

2017:

• Gained community input from the town of Denton, Texas for the city’s 2030 plan.
• Observed a neighborhood study area in Denton, Texas.
• Co-wrote and distributed surveys to community members in the study area.
• Interviewed community members for input on the city’s priorities.
• Co-wrote a report on and presented its findings to the city of Denton.
• Added the perspective of unhoused people to the class's analysis.
• Project for UNT’s Anthropology Field Methods course led by Dr. Andrew Nelson.

2014:

• Participated in community engagement research.
• Partnered with Opening Doors International Services (ODIS) a nonprofit organization in Denton, Texas.
• Established communities baseline knowledge on human trafficking in anticipation of an awareness campaign by ODIS.
• Conducted surveys and interviews with community stakeholders.
• Co-wrote and presented a report to ODIS.
• Project led by Dr. Mariela Nuñez-Janes for UNT’s Community-Engagement Research course.

Awards & Honors

• Recipient of the 2022-2023 Cheryl L. Wase Scholarship from the Society of American Archaeology
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from UNM
• UNM Dean’s List: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021
• Graduated Magna Cuma Laude from CNM
• Graduated with honors from CNM
• CNM Dean’s List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021

Work Experience

2018 - 2020 Maison Blanche Paint Company/ Annie LeFluer Companies

Project Manager, Executive Assistant

• Managed and updated the companies’ multiple websites.
• Updated website design.
• Reworked shipping program and inventory tracking systems.
• Assisted company owner in day-to-day tasks.
• Handled customer service in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Managed social media accounts.

2017 - 2018 Rusty Taco

Assistant General Manager, Shift Lead, Cashier

• Gained two promotions within a year and a half at Rusty Taco.
• Appointed Training Manager.
• Managed all aspects of the shift including delegation of work to employees.
• Resolved issues with unhappy customers.
• Assisted General Manger with ideas, organization, and scheduling.
• Created a positive atmosphere and open work environment for team members and customers.

Skills

GIScience

• Internet Mapping: Leaflet, D3.js, Dc.js, crossfilter.js
• QGIS
• ArcGIS: Model Builder, ArcPy
• Google Earth Engine: geemap
• Contour line mapping
• Analyzing satellite imagery

Programming Languages

• JavaScript, and multuiple JS libraries
• Python, and multiple py libraries
• R

Web Development

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

General

• Management / Leadership
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft suite of products
• Stratigraphic mapping
• Soil horizon mapping

Communication

• Writing
• Public speaking

Visual Arts

• Inkscape
• Painting, watercolor and acrylic
• Icon design
• Ink drawing
• Collage