• UMSL Geospatial Collaborative

Geospatial Research and Workforce Development at UMSL

We provide geospatial knowledge and skills to an ever-increasing range of students, faculty, and industry partners. We are passionate collaborators researching at the cutting-edge of our fields while developing our community and training the next generation of geospatial scientists.

Our Mission

We connect academia, industry, and government through geospatial education, research, and collaboration that strengthens communities and supports real-world problem solving.

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Undergraduate GIS Certificate

Our Undergraduate GIS Certificate helps students gain real-world skills in mapping, spatial analysis, and geospatial technology that are in demand across a wide range of industries and careers.

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What is Geospatial?

Geospatial technology helps people better understand the world through mapping, spatial data, and visualization. It connects information to real-world locations to support research, planning, analysis, and decision-making across a wide range of industries and applications.

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Mapping & Visualization

Maps and spatial visualization help people better understand locations, patterns, and relationships through data. They provide shared context that supports clearer communication, planning, and decision-making.

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Data Management

With spatial data it is important to use storage models optimized for its unique characteristics. Storage Models include geodatabases, spatiotemporal data stores, and tile caches.

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Research Consultations

Our multidisciplinary approach to research has allowed geospatial tools to aid research in computer science, education, political science, biophysics, and many more fields. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to examine how geospatial tools could improve your research.


Connecting People Through Geospatial Knowledge

Through curriculum development, guest lectures, workshops, and public events, the
Geospatial Collaborative connects students, educators, researchers, and professionals
with practical geospatial knowledge and training opportunities.

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Curriculum Development

Our staff develops creative and interesting educational solutions for the development of geospatial curriculum, and the incorporation of geospatial tools into existing courses.

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With experience applying geospatial technologies to numerous fields and studies, our faculty are the perfect fit for your event.

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We offer workshops and training in geospatial technology, GIS, remote sensing, digital image processing and analysis, and drone technology to the public, private, and government sectors.

Upcoming Opportunities

Workshops

K-12 Events

 

Our Partners


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