Innovation in the Unexpected: SSI Founder John P. Wilson On Career Surprises and the Future of GIS
Professor John P. Wilson has built his career on finding innovation in the unexpected. In a recent conversation with geographer and educator Joseph Kerski on the Geoinspirations Podcast, he talked about two surprising moments that led to big changes in his life and ultimately the field of geospatial sciences. The …
USC Brings Insight and Passion for Problem-Solving to the GIS-Pro Conference
From September 28 through October 2, the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) welcomed geographic information science (GIS) professionals, researchers and students to New Orleans for the 2019 edition of the annual GIS-Pro conference. The agenda included breakout sessions, workshops and opportunities for networking. Participants in the GIS-Pro conference …
USC Designated as Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence
Thanks to its commitment to training the next generation of diverse, technically-minded professionals within the intelligence and national securities communities, USC has been designated as an Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) by the Office for the Director of National Intelligence. Though the IC CAE designation is relatively …
Where is the GIS Field Headed? Highlights from an Expert Interview
The geographic information science field is concerned with the ways datasets change over time. So it follows that GIS professionals take a special interest in how their industry changes. In a recent interview, University of Southern California Professor of the Practice COL [R] Steven D. Fleming discussed the history of …
Collaboration is Key: How the Academy and Industry Are Tackling “Wicked Problems”
“No one’s as smart as everyone.” COL [R] Steven D. Fleming knows firsthand how teamwork and collaboration can lead to better decisions and better results. The University of Southern California professor spent 30 years in the U.S. military, where he served in both combat and humanitarian-assistance missions. In his line …
USC Master’s in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence First of Its Kind to Receive USGIF Accreditation
The USC Spatial Sciences Institute is pleased to announce its Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence (HSGI) program is the first degree of its kind to be accredited by the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), further highlighting the value it provides both to students and the geospatial …
How a Dual Career in Music Makes USC’s Robert Vos a Better Professor
“I’ve been pulled in two directions my whole life,” says Robert Vos, an assistant professor (teaching) of spatial sciences and the director of graduate studies at the University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute. Robert Vos, Director of Graduate Studies at USC SSI In his role at USC, Vos uses …
First Build Trust, Then Make a Case for GIS: A Q&A With Alumnus Kevin Loberg
Geographic information science influences nearly all of modern life, and, because of that, the career opportunities in the field are uniquely diverse. GIS graduate programs offer benefits that extend beyond basic technical proficiency, such as developing spatial reasoning skills and building lifelong professional networks. For GIS Specialist Kevin Loberg, joining …
USC GIS Faculty Recognized for Exceptional Teaching and Research
Since its founding in 2010, the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute has earned an international reputation for pushing the boundaries of geographic information science (GIS), as well as offering unparalleled world-class education. Students learn from top thinkers and practitioners in the field by taking courses focused on some …
Announcing USC’s Online Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
The University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute now offers an online Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing for Earth Observation (RSEO). This program is a convenient way to gain an education in the principles of spatial data acquisition that can benefit both experienced professionals and newcomers to the field. Information …
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Catalina Island Excursion
Students in the M.S. in GIST, M.S. in HSGI and Graduate Certificate in GIST programs will participate in a week-long fieldwork excursion...
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