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Master of Geographic Information Science

Preparing geospatial professionals to solve complex environmental, social, and economic problems through innovative technology solutions.

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Recent News

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Di Zhu receives 2022-2023 CURA Faculty Interactive Research Program Grant

Sensing Geospatial Communities in Mobility Networks: How Human Movements Drive Dynamic Community Structures within the Twin Cities Metro Area

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MGIS Student 2022 Awards and Recognition

Congratulations to our MGIS students for their accomplishments in 2022

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As the World's First Spatial University, the University of Minnesota is Advancing Spatial Sciences and the Workforce of Tomorrow

By embracing the title of Spatial University, the University is committed to the transformative potential of thinking spatially

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Cole Anderson Uses the Power of Geospatial Technology to Improve Campus Accessibility

With his EnergyMobile project, Cole hopes to fill a gap in GIS applications that support the disabled community

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Experience Michelle LaRue’s Captivating 15th Annual Borchert Lecture

Dr. LaRue’s presentation, "From cougars to penguins: Pushing boundaries in spatial ecology", is now available for viewing