Student Association of Spatial Scientists (SASS)
SASS is an organization that focuses on advancing the knowledge of SFA students who are interested in spatial science. Its goal is to promote awareness of the academic program of spatial science at Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and its related technologies and career opportunities. The organization also offers social activities and events that provide opportunities for the members to gain leadership skills and professional development. SASS welcomes students from all disciplines across campus. The organization invites guest speakers from a variety of professions to inform the students current status of spatial technologies and provide advices for their future careers. Members are also available to assist students with GIS tasks and provide tips and tricks on software applications. Trips to off-campus meetings are also arranged so that the members have opportunities to interact with professionals in the spatial science field. Spatial Science students are encouraged to get involved with SASS and make it home at SFA.
SASS members meet regularly on Thursdays at 5:30PM, every other week in room 205 of the Forestry building.

Spring 2023 Calendar
- January 26 SASS Welcome Back Meeting
- February 9 SASS Meeting: Drone Demo by Tori Williams
- February 23 SASS Meeting: Guest Presentation by Chris Fischer
- March 16 SASS Meeting: : Presentation by Luke Whitenburg
- March 30 SASS Meeting
- April 13 SASS Meeting
- April 27: Drone Day
- April 28 End of Semester Social











Excerpt from 2014 Newsletter of Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
SASS Officers
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President Damian Santaclara Senior in Geospatial Science Email: santaclad@jacks.sfasu.edu |
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Vice President Jordan Wright Senior in Geospatial Science Email: wrightjk@jacks.sfasu.edu |
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Secretary Garrison Layne Senior in Environmental Science Email: laynegd@jacks.sfasu.edu |
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Treasurer Dayton Hamilton Senior in Geospatial Science Email: hamiltonds2@jacks.sfasu.edu |
Internship Stories
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Sara Brown City of Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, Texas Summer 2019 Read my story |
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Your Name Somewhere Exciting Season of the Year Read my story |
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Keaton Ford Halff Associates Fort Worth, Texas Summer 2019 Read my story |
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Bryce Rutledge City of San Marcos GIS San Marcos, Texas Summer 2019 Read my story ![]() |
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Emily Lozano 911 Addressing and GIS Mapping Nacogdoches County, Texas Summer 2018 Read my story |
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Brad Henley Swain and Baldwin, Lufkin, Texas Spring 2016 Read my story |
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Maggie O'Neil 911 Addressing and GIS Mapping Nacogdoches County, Texas Fall 2015 Read my story ![]() |
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Matt Neville Redland Water Supply Angelina County, Texas Spring 2015 Read my story |
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Maggie O'Neil Landmark-Halliburton, Houston, Texas Summer 2014 Read my story |
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Samantha Alaniz Harris County, Texas Information Technology Center Summer 2014 Read my story |
SASS Archive







