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Center for Geospatial Analytics
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Everything is spatial and location matters.

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$15.9+ million in new research grants

2022–2023 fiscal year

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At the Center for Geospatial Analytics, we push the boundaries of geospatial data science to make discoveries and get important work done. Our state-of-the-art Geovisualization Lab features innovative tools and technologies that help stakeholders intuitively interact with spatial data, to explore patterns and make decisions.

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June 13, 2025

New Battlefronts on Old Battlefields

Rachel Layko connected with Ph.D. alumni and shared her research on the vulnerability of National Park Service battlefield parks to a changing climate at the International Association of Landscape Ecology conference.

June 05, 2025

Presenting My Ph.D. Research: A Full-Circle Moment at IALE-NA 2025

Brit Laginhas writes about finding her place in the landscape ecology community through presenting at the International Association for Landscape Ecology-North America (IALE-NA) conference.

May 28, 2025

Huge sea-urchin populations are overwhelming Hawaii’s coral reefs

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Kelly van Woesik is first author of a new study that connects overfishing, water pollution and climate change to the change in sea-urchin populations.

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Academics

From introductory courses up to a doctoral study program, our world-leading faculty guides students through the foundational theory and real-world practice of geospatial analytics.
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Research

We design cutting-edge tools and innovative applications of spatial data to inform critical decision-making and deliver actionable solutions for complex problems.

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Sep 11

Thursday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum: Dr. Matt Dannenberg – University of Iowa
Sep 25

Thursday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum: Jason Roberts – Duke University
Nov 06

Thursday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum: Dr. Jacelyn Rice-Boayue – NC State University

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“Geospatial Analytics can deepen our understanding of almost any problem — and unearth new solutions.”

– Ross Meentemeyer, Director, Center for Geospatial Analytics

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