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Saskia River

I am thrilled to be part of the Global Geodesign program and pursue a unique degree only offered at USC. I am eager to expand my understanding of the most critical issues facing the environment, sustainability and urbanization, and their interdependencies within a global context. This program at USC seems custom built for me as…
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Hallie Faust

I’m from Palo Alto, California, and am eager to start the USC Global Geodesign major in Fall 2021. As someone who has always had an interest in global perspectives and sustainability, this major offers the perfect opportunity for me to pursue these passions. I look forward to exploring a variety of fields—including urban planning, sustainability,…
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Paul Ruff

Paul Ruff
Entering USC, I was rather uncertain about the academic path I wanted to pursue. My interests were at the intersection of sustainability, design and development, but I had not known of any majors that incorporated all three. Near the end of the first semester of my freshman year, I discovered Global Geodesign. I was instantly…
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Megan White is SSI’s 2021 Esri Innovation Program Student of the Year

Dr. Jennifer N. Swift, Spatial Sciences Institute liaison with the Esri Innovation Program (EIP), has announced that Megan White (M.S. GIST '20) is the Institute 2021 EIP student of the year. “Congratulations to Megan for this prestigious award,” said Swift, associate professor (teaching). “The selection committee was impressed with her submission ‘Cal ToxTrack: A Full…
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