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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.
Keyu Wan 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.
People discuss about 3D models of landscapes. - Academics - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jun 23, 2025

Center Ph.D. Students Engage Global Audience with GRASS GIS and Tangible Landscape Workshop

Ph.D. students Pratikshya Regmi and Caitlin Haedrich recently led a hands-on training at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS).
Group picture of current members and alumni of the Land Change Lab. - New Battlefronts on Old Battlefields - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jun 13, 2025

New Battlefronts on Old Battlefields

Rachel Layko connected with Ph.D. alumni and shared her research on the vulnerability of National Park Service battlefield parks to a changing climate at the International Association of Landscape Ecology conference.
Brit Laginhas stands by a projector to present about spotted lanternflies. - Presenting My Ph.D. Research: A Full-Circle Moment at IALE-NA 2025 - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

Jun 5, 2025

Presenting My Ph.D. Research: A Full-Circle Moment at IALE-NA 2025

Brit Laginhas writes about finding her place in the landscape ecology community through presenting at the International Association for Landscape Ecology-North America (IALE-NA) conference.
Group picture of students, faculty, and researchers. - Reflecting on IALE-NA 2025: A week of learning, sharing and connecting - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

May 23, 2025

Reflecting on IALE-NA 2025: A week of learning, sharing and connecting

Margaret Lawrimore presented her research on how zoning shapes development patterns across North Carolina at the International Association for Landscape Ecology conference.
Louis Goodall presenting in front of an audience. - Exploring Climate Adaptation at IALE - Geospatial Analytics at NC State University

May 1, 2025

Exploring Climate Adaptation at IALE

Ph.D. student Louis Goodall shares his experience attending the International Association for Landscape Ecology conference, where he presented his research exploring different harvesting methods in the face of increasing climate uncertainty.