Welcome to our geographic information science (GIS) and technology blog. We feature a mixture of GIS academic articles, news, USC student stories and interesting GIS application articles. We recommend visiting frequently if you want to find out more about what excites us as GIS practitioners and academics — we aim to provide a mixture of interesting GIS news articles, career information and highlights from the GIS programs at the University of Southern California. Some of the key topics you can expect to find within our blog include:
- Profiles of cutting-edge GIS research from USC faculty and students
- Innovative use of GIS technologies and forward-thinking analysis
- Careers in GIS and key skills to advance in the field
- GIS applications in specific industries and sectors, like urban planning, environmental science and more
A Changing World: Ways GIS Has Changed Over the Years
The field of Geographic Information Science (GIS) has advanced rapidly over the past few decades. GIS evolved from a theoretical concept of digitally creating maps into an array of methods and software with wide-ranging applications. Geospatial technology now offers much more than a system for capturing and organizing positional data. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Announcing USC’s Online Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing
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 …
3D GIS and Mapping Will Be Crucial in Restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral
The fire that engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019 is tragic, with early estimates putting the cost of rebuilding in the billions. While the event led to catastrophic damage, restoration efforts have a unique advantage in the digital age. The use of 3D GIS modeling …
USC GIST Student John McDermott Wins Excellence in Business GIS Award
Geographic information science and technology (GIST) has a diverse range of practical applications, leaving room for both students and professors with decades of experience to contribute to the field. We wanted to take time to recognize a major accomplishment of one of our Graduate Certificate in GIST students, John McDermott. …
USC GIST Alumna in the News: Women in GIS Workshop
One of the things we’re most proud of at the USC Spatial Sciences Institute is the connection and professional support we can offer our students. In celebration of the success and hard work of our alumni, we wanted to share a story from one alumna who recently presented at the …
The Role of Geospatial Intelligence in the Response to Hurricane Florence
At 7:15 am on September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The Category 1 hurricane brought sustained winds of up to 90 miles per hour. The storm’s windspeed had already dropped significantly from the maximum of 140 mph it previously reached offshore as a Category …
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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...