The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) is a center within the Earth Institute at Columbia University. CIESIN works at the intersection of the social, natural, and information sciences, and specializes in on-line data and information management, spatial data integration and training, and interdisciplinary research related to human interactions in the environment.

CIESIN Mourns Loss of Associate Director Mark Becker

CIESIN is sad to report that associate director for Geospatial Applications Mark Becker died in a multi-vehicle accident on Wednesday, February 26. He was 53. The accident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on the New York State Thruway in Woodbury, New York.

In his 15 years at CIESIN Mark made contributions that will be felt for a long time. 

To continue reading and to leave a personal comment visit our tribute to Mark.