Spotlight

Nov 16, 2023

What Is Open Science? An Intro, Common Misconceptions and Advice

Learn from one of the Center for Geospatial Analytics' experts about the six components of open science, the importance of open licenses, how a scientist might think a research product is open when it’s not, and the need to budget for open science.

Nov 7, 2023

New Model Adds Human Reactions to Flood Risk Assessment

By taking human adaptation into account, a new version of the FUTURES land change model offers a more realistic assessment of flood risk.

Oct 26, 2023

MGIST Students Accelerate Their Geospatial Careers via Hands-On Learning

Leading GIS company Esri recently spotlighted the Center's professional master's program for its partnership with over 200 organizations to create experiential learning opportunities for students.

Oct 3, 2023

New NSF-Funded Research Will Expand Access to GRASS GIS

A new $1.5 million research project led by NC State University will support and expand the community of GRASS GIS, an open-source geospatial processing platform.

Sep 8, 2023

“I Use Geospatial Analytics To…” Part VI

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.

Jun 27, 2023

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

Center researchers designed a computer model called FireHydro to allow fire managers to map fire risk in South Florida on a day-to-day basis.

May 4, 2023

Service Learning Partnerships Drive Innovation with GIS

During the Spring 2023 semester, our graduating professional master’s students worked with industry, government and nonprofit partners to apply their knowledge and skills to pressing geospatial challenges.

May 1, 2023

Industry Partnership to Assess Climate Change Risks

Consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, Inc. has selected NC State University’s Center for Geospatial Analytics to support a five-year, $100 million EPA contract to assess human health and ecological risks associated with global climate change.

Apr 13, 2023

Alex Yoshizumi Is NC State’s 2023 Esri Innovation Program Student of the Year

NC State joined a select group of universities worldwide when it became part of the Esri Innovation Program in 2017. Congratulations to our 2023 EIP Student of the Year: Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. candidate Alexander Yoshizumi!

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Apr 11, 2023

GIS Tops NC State University’s Graduate Certificate Programs

Over the past four years, over 200 students representing 24 majors and seven colleges have earned the Center for Geospatial Analytics’ Graduate Certificate in GIS, making it NC State University’s most popular graduate certificate program.