Meet the Students

Dawson Speer
Dawson Speer is a Geographic Information Science major with a Nature Heritage and Tourism minor at Texas State University. His academic passions include GIS, sustainability, geography, and environmental management. He spends his free time exploring the outdoors, kayaking, fishing and interacting with the community. He is currently an intern at the Discovery Center in San Marcos and is seeking a GIS Analyst position. Contact: Email

Hank Hall
Hank Hall is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) and minoring in Archaeology at Texas State University. His academic interests include cartographic design, prehistoric archaeology, geology, hydrogeology, environmental management, and suburban and transportation ethics. He is a practicing musician and an avid outdoorsman. He is planning to graduate in December of 2025, and is currently seeking a GIS-related internship role. Contact: Email

AJ Carter
AJ Carter is a senior undergraduate majoring in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and minoring in Sociology at Texas State University. From Corpus Christi, Texas his academic interests include geography and cartographic design. His hobbies include training/competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu and hanging with family/friends. He has met great friends/collogues during his studies of GIS and plans to graduate in December 2025. He is currently seeking a GIS-related internship role as well and hopes to live in Austin, Texas working for the city in the GIS department. Contact: Email