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With her research interests in GIS (Geographical Information Science) and in particular the application of spatial science to environmental modelling, Associate Professor Rachel Whitsed has been involved in developing ecology and agricultural applications. Her other areas of interest include uncertainty in GIS, spatial algorithms and programming and developing world precision agriculture.
Recently, she has expanded her research to higher education, particularly in relation to equity students, participation and attainment, as well as higher education policy.
Research Interests
- Higher education policy
- Equity student participation and attainment
- Spatial environmental modelling
- Spatial health modelling
- Spatial modelling algorithms
- Uncertainty in spatial modelling
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships:
- Australian College of Environmental Deans and Directors (ACEDD) (member),
- Australasian Spatial Information Education and Research Association (ASIERA) (member),
- Spatial Accuracy (Steering Committee member)
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Spatial Sciences), Spatial Decision Support for Selecting Tropical Crops and Forages in Uncertain Environments, Curtin University
2004
Master of Science (Geography), Victoria University of Wellington
1998
Bachelor in Computing and Mathematical Science (BCMS), University of Waikato
1994
External positions
Postdoctoral Position, University of California
Jun 2004 → Oct 2005
Spatial Analyst/Programmer, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Nov 1998 → Dec 2000
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Royal Far West's allied health telehealth services for children post-bushfires
Curtin, M., Iellamo, T., Anderson, D., Rassafiani, M., Parnell, T., Eagland, S. & Whitsed, R., Feb 2025, In: The Australian journal of rural health. 33, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., e13218.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transferability of fine-scale species distribution models across islands: can they predict suitability of potential reintroduction sites for threatened island birds?
Massaro, M., Whitsed, R., Warren, D., MacFarlane, A. & Briskie, J. V., 20 Oct 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Visualising agent-based model outputs to enhance decision-making in search and rescue operations
Dacey, K., Whitsed, R. & Laidlaw, P., 31 Oct 2025, Advances in Cartography and GIScience of the ICA. Mostafavi, M. A., Li, J. & Stefanakis, E. (eds.). 10 ed. Germany: Copernicus Publications, Vol. 5. 7 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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Wind exposure as a predictor variable to improve species distribution models
Whitsed, R. & Massaro, M., 20 Oct 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Determining human navigation behaviours in the wilderness for spatial modelling
Dacey, K., Whitsed, R. & Gonzalez, P., 13 Sept 2024, p. S23. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Prizes
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Best rural public/population health research presentation
Whitsed, R. (Recipient), Black, R. (Recipient), Knight, A. (Recipient) & Harvey, R. (Recipient), 29 Sept 2017
Prize: Award › External award
Press/Media
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Charles Sturt University: Two International Awards for PhD Geo-Spatial Researcher
19/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The impact of COVID-19 on Outdoor Recreation ... from the perspective of Australian practitioners
14/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The human cost of border closures, and the alternative solutions being overlooked
12/08/20 → 14/08/20
3 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Indigo Shire Walkability Study
Horta, A., Whitsed, R. & Davison, W. R.
30/04/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Currawongs plight draws Charles Sturt researchers to Lord Howe Island
Massaro, M., Whitsed, R. & Segal, R.
23/07/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Recovery of Chatham Island Black Robin
Massaro, M. (Creator), Whitsed, R. (Creator), Hall, A. (Creator), Briskie, J. V. (Creator), Hale, M. L. (Creator), Sainudiin, R. (Creator) & Hautphenne, S. (Creator)
Impact: Environmental Impact