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Helena Mitasova works with two of her students on Tangible Landscape
Mar 17, 2020

Helena Mitasova Selected for 2020 UCGIS Research Award

The Center for Geospatial Analytics' Associate Director of Geovisualization has been named the 2020 recipient of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science's (UCGIS's) Research Award.
Memorial Belltower
Feb 27, 2020

2019-20 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s University Faculty Scholars are recognized for their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and greater community. The 2019-2020 class includes Center for Geospatial Analytics Faculty Fellows Chris Osburn and Rob Scheller.
3D visualization of foot traffic through a public plaza
Jan 10, 2020

Making Spatial Sense of Public Webcams

Newly published research presents a new method to extract spatial information from public webcams and visualize foot traffic in cities. Its imagery won a first place honor in NC State's 2018 Envisioning Research contest.
glass windows of Jordan Hall
Nov 25, 2019

Introducing the Center for Geospatial Analytics’ Strategic Research Areas

Researchers at the Center for Geospatial Analytics harness geospatial data to push the boundaries of data science, make new discoveries and solve problems. Our five signature research frontiers define how we transform data into knowledge and results.
Airboat near fire in Everglades National Park
Dec 5, 2019

Custom Geospatial Tool Helps National Park Service Better Predict Fire Risk on Florida’s River of Grass

In the Everglades’ vast wetlands, fire spread depends on water levels. A custom geospatial tool created at the Center for Geospatial Analytics is helping the National Park Service quickly and easily map water levels––and better manage fires––across south Florida.

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State park attendance trends suggest parks will be overburdened by mid-century

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