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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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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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First-Year Students Learn the Value of GIS for Environmental Justice

Each year, more than 150 incoming NC State freshmen in the Environmental First Year Program learn how geospatial tools can help reveal and address environmental inequities produced by systemic racism. 

Spatial Associations of Long-Term Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter and COVID-19 Mortality

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Martine Mathieu’s research explores spatial associations between COVID-19 mortality rates and exposure to exhaust from diesel engines. 

Mapping Rice: Lessons from a Remote Sensing Stint in Bangladesh

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Varun Tiwari, in collaboration with a research team including Mollie Gaines (pictured), developed an automated method to map rice cultivation in Bangladesh to support food security. 

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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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Feb 10

Friday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Xun Shi (Dartmouth College)
Feb 24

Friday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum: 3rd Doctoral Student Edition (NC State)
Mar 31

Friday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Caren Cooper (NC State)

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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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