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=David DiBiase=

David DiBiase is a cartographer and geographer known for contributing to geographic information science (GIScience) education and research. He has made significant advancements in cartography and has played a crucial role in promoting global GIS literacy and establishing professional ethics. Notably, DiBiase was the lead editor on the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge and the Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model. He has been a professor at Pennsylvania State University since 1989, and has worked for ESRI.

Education and field

 * Master of Science, Cartography, University of Wisconsin—Madison
 * Bachelor of Science., Cartography, University of Wisconsin—Madison

Career
DiBiase's career spans several decades and includes academic, research, and leadership roles. He has held positions at various academic institutions and organizations dedicated to GIS education and research.

Penn State University
DiBiase served as the Director of Education for the GeoTech Center at Penn State University. He also worked as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and as the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute Director.

Esri
DiBiase has worked with Esri, a leading provider of GIS software, as the Director of Education for several years. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing educational resources and initiatives to promote GIS literacy worldwide.

Publications
DiBiase has contributed extensively to geographic information science research. His research interests include cartography, spatial analysis, and GIS education. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and has authored or co-authored several books on GIS and cartography.

Awards and honors
Over the course of his career, DiBase has received the following awards:


 * American Association of Geographers Fellow, 2018
 * Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Horwood Distinguished Service Award, 2012
 * University Consortium for Geographic Information Science Educator of the Year, 2005
 * American Association of Geographers Media Achievement Award, 1999

Philanthropy
In 2020, DiBiase established the Founders Scholarship Fund through the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute to support online students enrolled online at the Pennsylvania State University College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Scholarship awards range between 500 and 2,500.