Jason joined the department in 2007. He attended Indiana University as an undergraduate, graduating with a double major in geography and political science. After graduation, he spent five years in ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ. In 2001, he started graduate school at Texas A&M University and earned a MS in geography. From there, Jason entered the PhD program in geography at The Ohio State University. His research and studies have focused on gaining expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, and remote sensing. His PhD dissertation explores the geovisualization and geography of terrorism using GIS and mapping. Dr. VanHorn teaches courses in cartography, GIS, and world regional geography