Miguel A. Pavon

LBJ School faculty member Miguel Pavon

Adjunct Professor

Education
M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Monterrey Tech, 1995
B.S. in Physical Oceanography, State University of Baja California, 1989
Research Areas
Geographic Information Systems
Public Affairs

Miguel A. Pavon is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background in education and professional experience. He holds a B.S. in Physical Oceanography from the State University of Baja California and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering with a specialty in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Monterrey Tech. His current research interests include Geographic Information Systems applied to Public Affairs, U.S.-Mexico relationships and environmental cooperation, environmental health, water quality and quantity issues, and sustainable development.

Miguel A. Pavon is also known for his work as the Special Projects Coordinator for the Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) and his teaching role at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin. Currently he is the GIS administrator for the Texas General Land Office (a State agency) and helps with PRP classes and Intro to GIS for Public Affairs at the LBJ School.

Recent Publications
A retrospective analysis of program outcomes and lessons learned on implementing first-time wastewater infrastructure in underserved communities in Texas from 1995 through 2017

Courses Taught
Fall - 65940 - P A 388K - GIS FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Fall - 65530 - P A 388K - GIS FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Fall - 60250 - P A 388K - GIS FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Fall - 61128 - P A 388K - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Fall - 60990 - P A 680PA - WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN THE RIO GRANDE/ RIO BRAVO: A MEXICAN-US PROJECT
Fall - 60900 - PA 388K - Geographical Information Systems for Public Policy
Fall - 61069 - PA 388K - 8-Intro Geographic Info Sys
Spring - 58430 - PA 388K - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Fall - 59025 - PA 388K - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Spring - 60145 - PA - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Spring - 60800 - PA - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Spring - 61390 - PA - Introduction to GIS for Public Affairs
Spring - 60325 - PA - Introduction to GIS for Public Affairs
Spring - 61180 - PA - Introduction to GIS for Public Affairs
Spring - 63530 - PA - Introduction to GIS for Public Affairs
Spring - 62825 - PA - Introduction to GIS for Public Affairs
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