Leonard Aiken
Pitt School of Public and International Affairs
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
GIS skills supporting cemetery mapping and ground-penetrating radar analysis for historical site documentation. Collects and interprets subsurface and spatial data to identify unmarked burial sites, measure grave locations, and document cemetery features with accuracy. Integrates field measurements into ArcGIS to strengthen mapping outputs for planning and public-facing historical records.
Work History
Cemetery Mapping & Ground-Penetrating Radar Project
- Collected data with ground-penetrating radar to identify potential unmarked burial sites.
- Documented grave locations and cemetery features for accurate spatial mapping.
- Integrated field measurements and radar findings into ArcGIS for final map development.
Policy and Social Impact Fellowship
1 Month- Researching Tree Pittsburgh’s urban forestry programs, community partnerships, and resources to evaluate alignment with the University of Pittsburgh Office of Sustainability’s goals.
- Applying GIS skills to identify potential campus tree-planting locations and areas with limited green space or tree canopy coverage.
- Evaluating opportunities for collaboration between Pitt and Tree Pittsburgh to promote urban forestry, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.
- Assessing tree-planting considerations, including species selection, long-term maintenance, pedestrian accessibility, and public safety.
- Developing research-based recommendations to support sustainability planning, resource allocation, and the financial feasibility of a potential partnership.
Education
Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning - Urban Planning
Timeline
Policy and Social Impact Fellowship
Pitt School of Public and International Affairs
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning from Urban Planning
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