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Military Students Choose MGIST for Career Training in Geospatial Intelligence

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Meredith DiMattina stands next to her GIST research display.

Nov 9, 2021

MGIST Program Provides Solid Framework for Professional Certification

Meredith DiMattina has a drive for going above and beyond. She shares how her determination for learning more led her to pursue a master's degree in the online MGIST program and how it has impacted her career. 
In the lobby of the College of Natural Resources, stands a painted wolf. Photo courtesy of Becky Kirkland.

Aug 3, 2021

MGIST Student Advances Engineering Career

Peter Erlenbach has worked hard to achieve his master's degree while serving as a full-time solution engineer. Learn more about his experience in the online Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology (MGIST) program. 
Photo of Peter with quote “The North Carolina State University MGIST program has challenged me to think outside the box, learn advanced geospatial concepts, technical writing for reports and proposals, and much more.” - Peter Erlenbach on his experience in the online Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology

Jul 22, 2021

A Day in the Life of an Online MGIST Student

Online Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology student Peter Erlenbach was featured in the Colliers Engineering and Design blog highlighting his experiences in the program. 

Dec 12, 2019

Custom Geospatial Tool Helps National Park Service Better Predict Fire Risk on Florida’s River of Grass

In the Everglades’ vast wetlands, fire spread depends on water levels. A custom geospatial tool created at the Center for Geospatial Analytics is helping the National Park Service quickly and easily map water levels––and better manage fires––across south Florida. 

Sep 27, 2019

Center Welcomes Newest Member of Geospatial Analytics Cluster

The Center for Geospatial Analytics is proud to welcome remote sensing scientist Mirela Tulbure as the newest member of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program’s Geospatial Analytics faculty cluster! Mirela joins the center as a new faculty fellow and member of the steering committee. 

Aug 5, 2019

Data Visualization Tool Allows Raleigh Residents to Monitor Development

NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics is developing an innovative, 3D public engagement tool to visualize development.  

Jul 22, 2019

Where Fire is a Treatment, GIS Helps Prescribe It

Maps have always been essential to managing fires on public lands. New geospatial technologies go beyond paper maps to help federal agencies like the National Park Service treat and restore fire-dependent landscapes. 

Jul 15, 2019

A New Way to Help Stop Insect Pests in Their Tracks

The spotted lanternfly is one of many invasive insect pests causing economic and ecological damage in the US. A new geospatial decision-support tool developed at NC State is helping managers to curb their spread. 

Jun 16, 2019

Partnership with Wake County a New Think (and Do) Tank for Harnessing Spatial Data

Through a new partnership called Geo-IDEAS, NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics and Wake County government are innovating the future of spatial analysis and decision-making. 

Apr 11, 2019

Military Students Choose MGIST for Career Training in Geospatial Intelligence

The Center for Geospatial Analytics’ MGIST ranks second only to NC State’s MBA as the graduate program with the most military enrollment across the university.