Doug Miskowiak

BIO

GIS Instructional Administrator Doug Miskowiak began teaching for UW-Stevens Point in 2002. In his work, he explores the democratizing influences of GIS to inform, educate, engage and empower the public in community decision- making. Miskowiak has worked with communities and citizens across Wisconsin applying Geographic Information Systems or GIS methodologies for innovative plan development, assessment, implementation and monitoring.  In addition to community and natural resources planning, he is exploring the utility of GIS for emergency management, investigating human health/ land use relationships, and conducting business assessments.  Miskowiak worked to develop the GIS Graduate Certificate Program, launched in 2025. He has been involved in the UW-Stevens Point STEAM Point Day and presented for the Center for the Small City Conference. Miskowiak said he is proud to work with a group of compassionate individuals who care deeply about the success of their students, colleagues and the role of higher education in a modern functioning society.

There is no secret sauce! Be curious about those things you find interest in. Once you find those things you’re passionate about, work hard and have fun with them.

-Doug Miskowiak