Education
M.S. – Applied Data Analytics, University of Central Arkansas
Areas of Expertise
Geographic Information Systems
Data Analysis and Visualization
Spatial Data Science
Introduction
Mr. Alsbrook is an Environmental Health Sciences instructor with 20 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He teaches GIS courses, focusing on spatial analysis in public health.
Credentials, Accreditations, and Awards
2022 Geospatial Excellence Award, National States Geographic Information Council
2013 Distinguished Service Award, Arkansas GIS Users Forum
Teaching Focus
Teaching GIS, Mr. Alsbrook focuses on equipping students with comprehensive spatial technology skills for public health. Topics cover data creation, cartography, and spatial analysis, preparing students to tackle public health challenges. He aims to develop critical thinkers who apply GIS in real-world contexts, driving impactful solutions in public health.
Research Overview
Mr. Alsbrook’s research focuses on applying GIS techniques to enhance surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases. By analyzing spatial data, he aims to identify risk areas, track disease spread, and develop strategies for reducing transmission, ultimately contributing to more effective public health interventions.
Recent Books or Publications
- Layman AJ, Alsbrook SM, Koturbash IK, McGill MR. Natural Products That Protect Against Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity: A Call for Increased Rigor in Preclinical Studies of Dietary Supplements. J Diet Suppl. 2024 Apr 1; 1-18. PMID: 38562009.
- Miousse IR, Hale RB, Alsbrook S, Boysen G, Broadnax T, Murry C, Williams C, Park CH, Richards R, Reedy J, Chalbot M-C, Kourvas IG, Koturbash I. Climate Change and New Challenges for Rural Communities: Particulate Matter Matters. Sustainability. 2023;15(23):16192. doi: 10.3390/su152316192.
- Pickett RA, Nowlin JW, Hashem AA, Reba ML, Massey JH, Alsbrook S. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Agro-Terrestrial Surveys Comparison for Generating Digital Elevation Surfaces for Irrigation and Precision Grading. Drones. 2023; 7(11):649. doi: 10.3390/drones7110649.
- Cima MJ, McCormick D, Porter A 3rd, Zohoori N, Alsbrook S, Romero JR. COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Arkansas Public K-12 School Teachers and Staff. Vaccine. 2022 Sep 2; 40(37):5523-5528. PMCID: PMC9343748.
Fun Fact
I believe every experience builds new and valuable insights we draw on for the rest of our lives. I see it every day in Environmental Health Sciences, from my certification as a licensed home inspector to my years of working on a wildland fire crew, these experiences shape the way I think about Environmental and Public Health.