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Dec 23, 2024

Machine learning and satellite imagery could help protect the world’s most important crops

A new study led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Varun Tiwari combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately.

Dec 16, 2024

How “thirsty” trees may make forests more vulnerable to climate change

A new study led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. alum Katie McQuillan suggests that increased maple populations in western NC may leave forests more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought.

Dec 10, 2024

Faculty Fellow Leads DOI Guidance to Incorporate Climate Change Science

Center Faculty Fellow and SE CASC Research Ecologist, Adam Terando, is the lead author of new guidance on best practices for using climate change science to inform analysis, consultation, and decision making for the Department of the Interior.

Dec 10, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

A group within the Student Mental Health Task Force, including CGA's Associate Director of Social and Behavioral Science Applications, Aaron Hipp, created the map to help NC State faculty, staff and students explore more than 50 green spaces on campus.

Dec 3, 2024

Veterinary Epidemiology Down Under

Felipe Sanchez attended his last conference as a Ph.D. student and was awarded Best Student Presentation for his research on using deep learning and aerial imagery to identify swine farms.

Nov 20, 2024

Statpaders & Statisticians: My Experiences at a Sports Analytics Conference 

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Christopher Dunstan presented the findings from his work using computer vision to analyze breakdancing for Team USA.

Nov 19, 2024

Research Spotlight – MGIST Student Jamie Huerta

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Center spoke to the Global Change Fellow and MGIST student about using geospatial science to address issues of environmental and social justice.

Nov 11, 2024

Tackling Agricultural Runoff with Tangible Landscape

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Caitlin Haedrich recently shared a prototype platform for exploring agricultural runoff mitigation strategies with government officials in Sampson County, NC.

Nov 1, 2024

Satellite Imagery May Help Protect Coastal Forests from Climate Change

Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources.

Oct 30, 2024

Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says

Damaged trees can become a significant fire hazard in dry conditions, according to Faculty Fellow Robert Scheller.