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Daniel Sui Appointed Mapping Science Committee (NMSC)

February 2, 2012

Daniel Sui Appointed Mapping Science Committee (NMSC)

Daniel Sui, chair and professor, Department of Geography and Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been reappointed to serve another three-year term on the Mapping Science Committee (NMSC) of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council.

The Mapping Science Committee organizes and oversees National Research Council studies that provide independent advice to society and to government at all levels on geospatial science, technology, and policy. It also addresses aspects of geographic information science that deal with the acquisition, integration, storage, distribution, and use of spatial data. Through its studies, the committee promotes the informed and responsible development and use of spatial data for the benefit of society.

Sui's initial appointment on MSC was made in 2008.

For more information, visit the MSC on the web at http://dels.nas.edu/global/besr/MSC.