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Oct 5, 2026

Forests are dying along North Carolina’s coast – and it’s speeding up

A new study, led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student TItilayo Tajudeen, finds that coastal forest loss in North Carolina's Albermarle-Pamlico Peninsula began accelerating in 2010 and may still be speeding up.

Sep 10, 2026

Study Suggests AI-Generated Images Could Support Conservation, but Real-World Data Remains Essential

New research finds AI-generated images could improve computer models used for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, but cannot replace real-world images.
Vaclav Petras stands at the podium opening a working session at the 2025 GRASS Developer Summit, as contributors sit around a large conference table with laptops and coffee at NC State in Raleigh. The screen behind him shows the title slide "GRASS Developer Summit 2025, May 19-24" beside the GRASS logo.

Jul 9, 2026

Center Researchers Help Lead a New GRASS Release Built for Python

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by members of the GRASS community at the Center for Geospatial Analytics. The latest release of GRASS, version 8.5.0, is out, with researchers and developers at the Center for Geospatial Analytics among those who helped lead it. GRASS is an open-source geoprocessing engine developed by a community of…
Granules of diammonium phosphate, or DAP, fertilizer fill a bag. DAP is the world’s most widely used phosphorus fertilizer, helping farmers maintain soil fertility and support crop production.

May 26, 2026

The Next Resource Crisis: Phosphorus Emerges as a Growing Global Security Concern

Supply chain risks and environmental pressures are raising concerns about the long-term availability and sustainability of phosphorus-related resources. Faculty Fellow Justin Baker is helping address these challenges.
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 yellow shovel with a pile of snow. - Hourly Weather Data Reveals Climate Trends in U.S. - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Nov 17, 2025

Hourly Weather Data Reveals Climate Trends in U.S.

Over the past forty years, parts of the northeast have lost almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures below freezing, while portions of some states in the Gulf and Southwest have gained almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures that cause heat stress.
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.
Aerial view of a mini soccer pitch. - Mini-Pitches Create Healthier Communities by Offering Safe, Accessible Recreation Spaces - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Sep 22, 2025

Mini-Pitches Create Healthier Communities by Offering Safe, Accessible Recreation Spaces

Two faculty fellows, Aaron Hipp and Tania Allen, were part of a team that found mini-pitches play a crucial role in increasing physical activity and community engagement in underserved communities.
Satellite image of a hurricane. - Research Improves Accuracy of Climate Models – Particularly for Compound Extreme Events - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jul 30, 2025

Research Improves Accuracy of Climate Models – Particularly for Compound Extreme Events

The advance should provide policymakers with improved climate projections that can be used to inform policy and planning decisions. Faculty Fellows Sankar Arumugam and Brian Reich are co-authors.
A silhouette of a person inside of a dark, circular room surrounded by projections of students' research posters. - Center for Geospatial Analytics Students Tackle Real-World Problems Across the Southeast - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

May 14, 2025

Center for Geospatial Analytics Students Tackle Real-World Problems Across the Southeast

Students in the Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology (MGIST) program are showing how maps and data can help solve real problems in our communities.