GIScience

Research in Geographic Information Sciences at Penn State includes topics concerning:

• cartography,

• geovisual analytics,

• representation,

• ontologies and GeoSemantics,

• (geographic) information retrieval,

• qualitative and quantitative methods,

• spatial cognition,

• human factors,

• remote sensing, and

• education.

Research Centers in GIScience

The GeoVISTA Center (the Geographic Visualization Science, Technology, and Applications Center) is devoted to fundamental and applied scientific research on the visualization of geo-referenced information, development of geographic visualization (GVis) technologies, and the application of both in science, industry, decision-making, and education.

 The Peter R. Gould Center supports the University's mission of instruction, research, and service through excellence in cartography.

Online Geospatial Education

In collaboration with the Dutton e-Education Institute and the World Campus , The Department of Geography has offered instructor-led online education for current and aspiring geographic information systems professionals since 1999. Three programs are offered:

• Postbaccalaureate Certificate in GIS (CPGIS - 11 credits)
• Graduate Certificate and Option in Geospatial Intelligence (GeoIntel - 13 credits)
• Master of GIS degree program (MGIS - 35 credits)

Prospective Students: For more information www.worldcampus.psu.edu/GEP/

Current Students and Faculty: Visit the online program office