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During Droughts, Thirstier Mountain Forests Could Mean Less Water Downstream

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D.

new Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. students stand under the Center for Geospatial Analytics sign at orientation

Sep 7, 2022

“I Use Geospatial Analytics To…” Part V

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. 
Shannon McAvoy stands in front of an NC State University sign

Aug 9, 2022

Collaborators Wanted for Community Science Project Led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. Student

As an AGU Thriving Earth Exchange Fellow, Shannon McAvoy is partnering with a community science project to conduct a Quality of Life Assessment. She is now recruiting volunteers with experience in economic development planning. 
Elyssa Collins stands in front of the NASA JPL sign

Aug 2, 2022

NASA Intern Elyssa Collins is Using Satellite Data to Study Earth’s Water Resources

This summer, Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. candidate Elyssa Collins is interning with the Water and Ecosystems Group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. 
Spring blooms around the Belltowe

Jul 13, 2022

Celebrating Student Achievements 2021–2022

This past year, our talented doctoral and professional master’s students won awards, hosted virtual public seminars, published articles and found innovative ways to support each other. Learn more about what they have been up to. 
screenshot of the GRASS GIS interface

Jul 7, 2022

New Version of GRASS GIS Released with Leadership from Center for Geospatial Analytics Researchers

The new version of GRASS GIS, an open source geospatial computation and modeling engine, features integration with Jupyter Notebooks, a smoother user experience and parallel processing tools. 
Alumni Gateway - 2020-21 University Faculty Scholars Named - Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

May 27, 2022

Ph.D. student wins paper competition at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference

Congratulations to Kimia Karimi, advised by Faculty Fellow Dan Obenour, recognized for her work titled “A Data-Driven Model for Assessing Nutrient Management Efficacy at the Watershed Scale.” 
Monitors and a data visualization map displayed on a counter in Hunt library, windows in background

May 9, 2022

NC State Students Host Exhibition to Celebrate W.E.B. Du Bois’ Visualization Work

The exhibition features a variety of research and data visualization inspired by Du Bois's work. 
NC State graduation

May 5, 2022

Congrats to Our May 2022 Graduates!

This semester, we celebrate the NC State graduation of 58 members of the Center for Geospatial Analytics community. Congratulations to all of our doctoral, professional master’s and graduate certificate students on their success! 
Awards Banquet - Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Apr 6, 2022

Celebrating Our Community: Third Annual CGA Awards

At our Awards Banquet on March 31, the Center for Geospatial Analytics honored students, faculty and staff for their achievements and presented the CGA Awards. 
Aerial of forests in Great Smoky Mountains - Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Mar 3, 2022

During Droughts, Thirstier Mountain Forests Could Mean Less Water Downstream

Research led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Katie McQuillan finds increased water use by upstream mountain forests could leave less water for other forests, cities and wildlife during drought.