Ethan Tyler Burt

Email: etb0004@auburn.edu
Address: Auburn University | 2050 Beard Eaves Coliseum | Auburn, AL | 36849

CONDENSED RESEARCH STATEMENT

I have research interests in the fields of geography, sustainability, urban planning, and climate science. I
have received extensive training and exposure to Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques for
analysis and interpretation of spatial data. I have applied these skills in research projects involving various
topics, such as land surface temperature determination in urban environments and a more recent project
assessing the accessibility of public parks in Auburn, Alabama. As a graduate research assistant in Auburn
University’s Department of Geosciences, my main responsibility involves supporting the City of Auburn’s
GIS division with projects aimed at providing technical GIS-related assistance to all branches of the city
government and expanding the reach of GIS practices to benefit the Auburn community.

EDUCATION

Auburn University – M.S. in Geography Spring 2018 – Present

Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University – B.S. in Geography, Minor in Sustainability Studies Fall 2012 – Spring 2017
Auburn, Alabama
Clements High School – High School Diploma Fall 2008 – Spring 2012
Athens, Alabama

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center - Host Fall 2018 – Present
Auburn, AL
Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center – Facilities Supervisor Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center – Facilities Attendant Spring 2015 – Fall 2016
Auburn, Alabama
American Eagle Outfitters – Sales Associate / Floorset Associate Summer 2012 – Present
Auburn, Alabama

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Auburn University Department of Geosciences – Graduate Research Assistant Spring 2018 – Present
Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University Department of Geosciences –Research Assistant Spring 2016 – Fall 2018
Auburn, Alabama
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Proficient in English, some proficiency in Spanish, proficient in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, OneNote), proficient in ArcGIS, proficient in ERDAS IMAGINE, experience with Python
programming language, experience with R Statistical Software

PUBLICATIONS

Dong L, Mitra C, Greer S, Burt E. (2018). The Dynamical Linkage of Atmospheric Blocking to Drought,
Heatwave and Urban Heat Island in Southeastern US: A Multi-Scale Case Study. Atmosphere.
doi:10.3390/atmos9010033.

POSTERS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Burt E, Greer S, Dong L, Mitra C. A Multidimensional Study on Urban Heat Island Intensification under
Atmospheric Blocking-Associated Drought and Heat Wave Conditions. Auburn University Research
Symposium, Auburn, AL, USA, 2016.