Laramie Potts

M.B.A.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Management Of Information Systems; 2016

Ph.D.; Ohio State University-Main Campus; Geodetic Science And Surveying; 2000

M.S.; Ohio State University-Main Campus; Geodetic Science And Surveying; 1993

B.S.; University of Cape Town; Land Surveying; 1984

2023 Best Paper, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

2019 Springer Certificate of Appreciation, Springer: Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG),

SET 307 - BOUND & ADJACENT PROPERT

SET 492 - SPECIAL PROJECTS IN SURVEYING

SET 493 - SPECIAL PROJECTS IN SURVEYING

SET 491 - SPECIAL PROJECTS IN SURVEYING

SET 200 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOMATICS

Topics on Remote Sensing for geomatics and digital mobile mapping technology

1. Morphometrics: Develop multi-scale derivatives to analyze topography and to detect source boundaries in potential field data. 2. Space Weather: Study ionospheric total electron content (TEC) characteristics and time series variability of the magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Apply spectral correlation theory to separate static and dynamic components in time series. Develop new GPS-based data inputs that support additional techniques to update the standard International Reference Ionosphere model. Another application of this research is focused on serving the local surveying and engineering communities by developing an ionosphere correction model for accurate positioning using single frequency GPS receivers. 3. Marine Geodesy: Study of coastal tide modeling and alternative non-invasive hydrographic surveying approaches in areas of sensitive aquatic vegetation and protected marine biological life. Methods of data validation using ground-based surveying methods. 4. Vocational Behavior: From the research I have done thus far, I have come to learn that the generalized trajectory of people’s vocational pursuits is extremely deranged and cluttered. These jumbled vocational trajectories are exaggerated for the individual career paths of our SET students and professional surveyors in the US. In general, surveyors stumble upon the profession through mere happenstance – for instance on-the-job training in civil engineering and computer mapping. Subsequently, their individual non-linear career trajectory is often associated with financial loss and delayed educational opportunities. My research on vocational behavior has given me tremendous insight on the many factors that constrain career choices of high school students and in particular their choice to enroll in surveying at NJIT. Insights gained are applied to my recruitment of high school students and recruitment related outreach activities at community colleges. 5. Student Learning: This area is completely new to me. I started to look into this area of research back in 2007 because I considered myself a novice instructor. My many years of scientific study did not prepare me for the role of educator. Now I engage in theoretical research in this area because I want students to enjoy, as much as I do my pet subjects of Surveying and Geodesy, while I am striving for excellence in teaching. Insights gained from these research efforts have resulted in my developing new pedagogical models for teaching and learning engineering technology courses. Furthermore, as a result of my research, I have implemented innovation in classroom teaching particularly in the area of “scaffolded” learning that prepare students for lifetime learning.

Geomatics Engineering Pedagogy
Research activities seek to close the gaps in traditional Geomatics Engineering pedagogical models by investigating a framework for instruction and learning that informs the technical skills of the GTCM to retool the geospatial workforce for 4IR.

Potts, Laramie, & Amboise, Wilex, & Amboise, Wilex (2023). An Affordable Modular Open-Source Scale Model Platform for Teaching Autonomous Mobile Mapping System (AMMS) Technologies. AAGS, 82(2), 61-75.

Potts, Laramie, & Potts, Courtney (2023). Porter’s Forces on the Sustainable Value Proposition of Surveying/Geomatics Academic Programs: Implications for the Geospatial Workforce of Industry 4IR and Beyond. American Association of Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), 82(1), 5-25.

Meegoda, J.N., & Juliano, T.M., & Potts, Laramie, & Tang, C., & Marhaba, Taha F. (2017). Implementation of a drainage information, analysis and management system. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), 4(2), 165-177.

Meegoda, J.N., & Juliano, T.M., & Potts, Laramie, & Tang, C., & Marhaba, Taha F. (2017). Implementation of a drainage information, analysis and management system. Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), 4(2), 165-177.

Meegoda, Jay N, & Tang, C, & Juliano, Thomas, & Potts, Laramie, & Agbapke, Mohab (2017). A DRAINAGE IDENTIFICATION ANALYSIS AND MAPPING DATABASE. Transportation Research Board,

Accelerating graduates’ preparedness for the 4IR geospatial industry: A project-based approach to developing spatial literacy in Surveying and Geomatics education
University of Calgary , July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2023

Exploiting digital learning management system (LMS) capabilities for effective program assessment of competency-based education
ASEE, June 2023

Engineering pedagogical content knowledge for undergraduate engineering and technology programs: Accelerating graduates’ preparedness for the 4IR geospatial industry
ASEE, June 2023

Exploiting the connection between spatial and mathematical ability: Recruiting traditional students to Surveying/Geomatics education


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): A Conceptual Framework for Instruction and Learning the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM)
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) - Engineering Management Division, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2022

Cognitive strategies in STEM education: Supporting the development of engineers’ multi- and cross-disciplinary competence.
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2022

Potts, Laramie, & Hargitai, Hendrik (2014). Multiring Basin, Orientale type, Henrik Hargitai & Ákos Kereszturi (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms . Springer: Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms

An innovative Concept for Concrete Industry Information Management Systems for Construction and Infrastructure Maintenance
International Concrete Sustainability Conference, May 2014

Drainage information analysis and mapping system.
New Jersey. Dept. of Transportation, 2012