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Jan 16, 2025

Reflecting on AGU24: A Week of Learning, Sharing, and Networking

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Margaret Lawrimore practiced distilling her research on how zoning influences built environments into a clear elevator pitch at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.
Traffic sign partially submerged in floodwaters. - How We Classify Flood Risk May Give Developers, Home Buyers a False Sense of Security - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jan 7, 2025

How We Classify Flood Risk May Give Developers, Home Buyers a False Sense of Security

Common methods of communicating flood risk may create a false sense of security, leading to increased development in areas threatened by flooding.
Presenters speak on a podium and a panel about flood maps. - Exploring Urban Flood Mapping at AGU 2024 - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jan 6, 2025

Exploring Urban Flood Mapping at AGU 2024

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Rebecca Composto enjoyed a fruitful experience at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in Washington D.C., where she presented her research and met with representatives from federal agencies.
A person walking through a rice field. - Machine learning and satellite imagery could help protect the world's most important crops - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

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.
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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.
Woman breakdancing on pavement - Statpaders; Statisticians: My Experiences at a Sports Analytics Conference - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

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.
Sand modeling - Tackling Agricultural Runoff with Tangible Landscape - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

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.
Pixelate flower image - Spatial Data for Bees: Attending the Ecospatial Summit - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Oct 28, 2024

Spatial Data for Bees: Attending the Ecospatial Summit

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Gwen Kirschke's research merges spatial data and bee conservation to produce detailed maps of resource availability for these critical pollinators.

Rebecca presenting - Ph.D. Student Awarded $15,000 Fellowship from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Sep 23, 2024

Ph.D. Student Awarded $15,000 Fellowship from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation

Rebecca Composto is the second consecutive Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student at NC State to receive the prestigious Stu Shea USGIF Endowed Fellowship.
Ph.D. cohort group photo - Meet Our Newest Ph.D. Students - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Sep 10, 2024

Meet Our Newest Ph.D. Students

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