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May 21, 2026

Faculty Fellow Named Director of AI Hub for Science

Faculty Fellow Paul Liu, along with Emily Griffith, will catalyze AI interdisciplinary research, thoughtfully expand the use of AI in education and training, and build strategic partnerships that position NC State at the forefront of AI-enabled scientific innovation.

Apr 7, 2026

How to Improve Collaboration Between Scientists and Tribal Nations

A team of Center and Tribal researchers has developed a blueprint for creating research agreements that enable respectful research with Tribes and on Tribal lands.
Aerial view of a neighborhood with red and brown tiled roofs, dense greenery, and a small pond.

Mar 27, 2026

Water, Water Everywhere – But How to Find It?

A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but that public data sets may be better at detecting water hidden by forest cover.
A person holding a black chicken outdoors, with others gathered around in an agricultural setting.

Mar 22, 2026

USDA Awards Avian-Flu-Fighting Challenge Grants to NC State Researchers

CGA Faculty Fellow Dr. Gustavo Machado and his team were awarded $1.3 million to investigate the main ways avian flu spreads at the farm and barn levels.

Emma Vail poses with her poster at the AGU annual meeting.

Feb 10, 2026

Evaluating Flood Detection Across Sensors at AGU25 

Ph.D. student Emma Vail reflects on presenting flood-mapping research at the AGU Annual Meeting and the shared purpose of attendees to help communities prepare for environmental risk.
A group of seven people standing in front of "AGU" signage with large 3D letters spelling "AGU" on the floor.

Jan 22, 2026

Sharing Flood Research, Discovering Passion and Community at AGU 2025

Ph.D. student Asumi Saito's AGU experience brought together cutting-edge Earth science research and conversations about how that science is communicated, applied, and connected to the communities it serves.
Three people smiling and making the Wolfpack hand sign of a research poster about satellite-based flood methods.

Jan 15, 2026

Exploring Flooding in the Crescent City at AGU 2025

At AGU 2025 in New Orleans, conversations about flooding extended far beyond data and models - into creativity, collaboration, and the hard work of staying focused on solutions in the face of climate challenges.
Keyu Wan standing in front of IEEE Big Data 2025 conference banner.

Jan 13, 2026

Tracking Forest Change with Big Data

What if we could spot deforestation before it becomes irreversible? Ph.D. student Keyu Wan shared her research at the IEEE International Conference on Big Data on how satellite imagery and machine learning can reveal subtle changes that signal deforestation.
Flooded street with a pickup truck, submerged pedestrian crossing, and a stop sign. - How to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jan 7, 2026

How to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change

A new strategy lays out how local governments can limit adverse impacts of climate change on their communities.
Collage of whales, geospatial mapping, clouds, microscopic close-up of a leaf, and 3-D modeling of a city. - Fall 2025 Geospatial Forum Rewind - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Dec 11, 2025

Fall 2025 Geospatial Forum Rewind

Each semester, our Geospatial Forum event series brings together researchers, educators, practitioners and students in the geospatial data sciences for lectures, interactive studios and panel discussions focused on important topics…