Bella R. Vanden Boom
she/her/hers
I am a senior undergraduate student at Appalachian State University, currently pursuing a BS in Geography with a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate and a Minor in History. While at Appalachian State, I have discovered my passion for geospatial research, conservation, and climate science. Some of my research interests include the analysis of precipitation patterns in the tropical Andes, human vulnerability to glacial lake outburst floods, social and environmental determinants of health, and environmental geopolitics.
EducatioN
2021 - 2024
Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina
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Bachelor of Science in General Geography
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Minor in History
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate
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Cumulative GPA: 3.85/4.00
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Dean's List 3 Semesters​
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Chancellor's List 2 Semesters
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Coursework
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Cartographic Design & Analysis
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Geospatial Technology in a Changing World
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Global Health & Diseases
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Environmental Remote Sensing
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Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
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GIScience & Water Resources
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Geographic Information Systems
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Satellites, Drones, & Spatial Analysis
Experience
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April 2024 - Present
Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps
Boone, North Carolina
Medical Reserve Corps Program Manager
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Ran and oversaw the fully operational MRC unit to serve as a valuable community resource.
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Collaborated closely with satellite unit leads, providing support and assistance as needed.
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Connected with community partners and stakeholders to strengthen relationships.
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Utilized GIS skills to map data for local non-profit organizations and the MRC
September 2023 - May 2024
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Analyzed precipitation data derived from three varying weather stations across Peru and Bolivia
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Related trends in precipitation with characteristics of climate change
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Observed anomalies and evaluated future weather patterns in high altitude regions
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Presented research at App State's Celebration of Student Research & Creative Endeavors and the Eastern Snow Conference
May 2023 - May 2024
Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics
Boone, North Carolina
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps, Member
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Represented the diverse student body of Appalachian State
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Met with prospective students and their families at biannual Open House events
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Improved leadership and communication skills
ESRI Software
RStudio
ENVI
Python Scripting
