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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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Presenting Urban Forest Fragmentation Research at the Ecological Society of America Meeting in Portland, OR

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Shannon McAvoy’s research reveals how ecosystem services provided by urban trees and socioeconomic disadvantages are spatially connected. 

Exploring New Landscapes and Discussing Landscape Models at ESA 2023

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Andrew Shannon is developing species-specific relationships between trees and disturbance events like drought and wildfire, to predict how forests will respond to future conditions. 

“I Use Geospatial Analytics To…” Part VI

Curious about what our newest Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. students work on for their dissertations? Check out how they and their advisors use geospatial analytics to impact a range of fields. 

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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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Oct 20

Friday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Maggie Sugg (Appalachian State University)
Nov 02

Thursday3:00 PM

Geospatial Forum (Lecture) with Scott Reinhard (The New York Times)
Nov 03

Friday2:00 PM

Geospatial Forum (Studio) with Scott Reinhard (The New York Times)

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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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