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Geospatial Analytics Ph.D.

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.
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.
Woman 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.
Bigyapti Nepal smiles next to their research poster. - Exploring Bloom Risks in Coastal North Carolina - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Dec 4, 2025

Exploring Bloom Risks in Coastal North Carolina

Bigyapti Nepal shares how presenting her Ph.D. research at the CERF Biennial Conference opened new doors, sparked fresh ideas, and connected her with experts working to protect coastal ecosystems.
Uchenna Osia - Uchenna Osia Shares Insights from Her Academic Journey - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Nov 6, 2025

Uchenna Osia Shares Insights from Her Academic Journey

Osia is a Ph.D. candidate in Geospatial Analytics. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Program Fellow and a GEM Fellow. She has also participated in the Yale University Environmental Fellows Program and received the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Stu Shea Endowed Scholarship.
Titilayo Tajudeen and Pratikshya Regmi smile together holding their awards and wolfie hands. - Hacking Climate and Soil Data for North Carolina's Crops - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Oct 9, 2025

Hacking Climate and Soil Data for North Carolina’s Crops

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. students participated (and won first place) in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative annual Hackathon, where participants demonstrate their skills in a 3-day competition to solve agricultural technology-related challenges.
Gwen Kirschke smiles crouched on a hill of flowers, with a forest and mountain in the background. - Pollinator Research Takes to the Skies with NASA Grant - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Sep 29, 2025

Pollinator Research Takes to the Skies with NASA Grant

As a North Carolina Space Grant Graduate Research Fellow, Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Gwen Kirschke is shooting for the stars — but not in the way you might think.
Group picture of new Ph.D. students smiling. - Meet Our Newest Ph.D. Students - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Sep 2, 2025

Meet Our Newest Ph.D. Students

The Center for Geospatial Analytics welcomes its seventh cohort of Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. students!