Education

University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI 2024-Present

Madison, WI 2024-Present

• Pursuing M.S. Cartography/GIS anticipated spring 2026

William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA 2016-2020

Williamsburg, VA 2016-2020

• B.S. Geology, B.S. Environmental Science; magna cum laude

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Research

Foundations of Map Trust 2024-Present

• Investigating the role of risk in the conception of trust when using a map.
• Picking apart the effects of models of representation on map trust.
• Comparing behavioral measures of map trust to survey-based measures.

Our Neighborhood Walk 2024-Present

• Investigating the role of personal data collection in human and canine wellbeing.
• Exploring the use of personal story maps to deepen connection to place.
• Created application to ingest photos and survey data to create web map application procedurally.

High Localized Uranium and 226Ra in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain 2019-2020

• Augered, logged, dried, sieved, processed, and packed sediment samples.
• Analyzed samples via ultra-low background high resolution gamma ray spectrometry.
• Developed map of likely hood of elevated radon in Williamsburg, VA area based on findings.
• Enhanced public health knowledge of regional radon risk.
• Applied for and obtained permit for work on state lands.

Soil Infiltration as a Factor of Failing Retention Ponds 2018-2019

• Selected sites and collected soil samples at targeted failing basin.
• Measured soil infiltration via mini disk infiltrometer.
• Processed samples in lab.
• Determined grain size via laser diffraction particle size analysis and fluid density methods.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• Hipps A. L., Nelson J.K. “Framework for Understanding Elements of Map Trust.” Proceedings of the International Cartographic Association. Vol 7. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 2025. https://doi.org/10.5194/ica-proc-7-3-2025

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Hipps, A. L. (presenter). “Creating Interactive Animated Maps with Open-Source Tools.” Practical Cartography Day - North American Cartographic Information Society Annual Meeting. October 2025. North American Cartographic Information Society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oEcDh5Zbpo.
• Hipps, A. L. (presenter). “The Role of Risk in Trust in Maps.” North American Cartographic Information Society Annual Meeting. October 2025. North American Cartographic Information Society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFNsp5Bf8x88.
• Hipps A. (presenter), Nelson J.K. “Framework for Understanding Elements of Map Trust.” Technical Session Presentation for the 32nd International Cartographic Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 2025.
• Pettit, K., Ledwell, E., Hipps, A. (copresenter) “HIFLD Community Updates.” Technical presentation of the modernization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Common Operating Picture (COP) application. ESRI Federal GIS Conference. Washington, DC. February 2023.
• Hipps, A. L. (presenter), Kaste, J. M., Lockwood, R., & Berquist, C. R. “High Localized Uranium and 226 Ra in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain: Implications for Radon Hazards.” Abstract and presentation for Southeast Geological Society of America Section Meeting. March 2020. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 52, 345018. https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2020SE-345018.

Conference Posters and Maps

• Hipps, A. L. "Small Green Spaces in East Madison." North American Cartographic Information Society Annual Meeting. October 2025. North American Cartographic Information Society.
• Miller, D., Berquist, C., Hipps, A. L., Kaste, J. M., Mondshine, Z., & Macdonald, R. H. “Making a Derivative Radon-Risk Map of Williamsburg, Virginia.” Southeast Geological Society of America Section Meeting. March 2021. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 53, 362191. https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2021SE-362191.

Grants and Research Funding Awards

• NACIS Travel Grant2025 Travel grant to attend NACIS’s Annual Meeting.
• ICA Scholarship for ICC〃 Merit grant for participation in the International Cartographic Convention.
• CaGIS International Travel Grant〃 Early Career Scholar grant to further involvement and fund travel to ICC.
• Graduate School’s Student Research Grant〃 Research grant to support sharing map trust research.
• Trewartha-Odebolt Award 〃To support travel and conference presentation.
• Trewartha Research Award 〃To support trust research.

Teaching and Pedagogy

Service

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Professional

Cartographer at UW–Cartography Lab2025-Present

Madison, WI 2025-Present

• Created series of print maps for use in published books by client.
• Developed map graphics for professional presentations by clients.
• Managed client relationships and billable hours.

GIS Analyst at Ardent Management and Consulting 2021-2024

Tuscaloosa, AL 2021-2024

• Developed dashboards, applications, surveys, and scripts to process and display data for the United States Department of Homeland Security Common Operating Picture program.
• Created applications to connect thousands of records to be used by to as many users.
• Collaborated directly on a daily basis with federal partners, based on federal requirements.
• Spearheaded communications for multiple dashboards, forms, and data sources to senior leadership.
• Maintained required records and security practices required for a variety of data and records types.

Hydrological Geospatial Technical Assistant at United States Forest Service2019

Montgomery, AL 2019

• Identified sites for citizen water sampling in the National Forests in Alabama.
• Located potential sites through GIS raster and vector analysis.
• Independently planned and executed trips to each site and determined site quality.
• Digitized forms for use through an app allowing for instant update of online maps.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS