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Center for Geospatial Analytics
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Everything is spatial and location matters.

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$3.1+ million in new research grants

2021–2022 fiscal year

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Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Initiatives support students, faculty, and staff and address data justice

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Discover the Geovisualization Lab

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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Collaborators Wanted for Community Science Project Led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. Student

As an AGU Thriving Earth Exchange Fellow, Shannon McAvoy is partnering with a community science project to conduct a Quality of Life Assessment. She is now recruiting volunteers with experience in economic development planning. 
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NASA Intern Elyssa Collins is Using Satellite Data to Study Earth’s Water Resources

This summer, Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. candidate Elyssa Collins is interning with the Water and Ecosystems Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. 
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DELTA Produced Virtual Tours Promote Exploration

Thanks to a Virtual Tours Express Grant from DELTA, our flagship Geovisualization Lab can now be explored in 3-D by anyone online. 

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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.

Upcoming Events

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Aug 18

Thursday4:00 PM

Virtual Q&A Session for New Certificate Students
Aug 19

Friday9:00 AM

In-Person MGIST Orientation Conclusion
Aug 22

Monday9:30 AM

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. New Student Orientation

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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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