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Seeking undergraduate researchers

The Spatial Sciences Institute invites undergraduates with an interest in GIS to apply for a research position to participate in our CityEngine project, working directly with Drs. Kyohyouk Kim and John Wilson to complete various software engineering tasks on topics in geographic information science, such as 3D modeling, 3D visualization, and data integration, starting September 1,…
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SSI Research Integrates Architectural Data With 3D GIS Tools

Getting from one place to another on a university campus is not always easy. It is even less straightforward if your mode of transportation does not navigate stairs. Calculating the best route from place to place in three dimensions -- from the second floor in one building to the basement of another -- requires data…
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GIST Students and Faculty Present at the Esri User Conference

Five USC GIST students presented at the 2014 Esri User Conference, running from July 14-18, in San Diego, CA. With a variety of workshops, speakers, and paper sessions, all from leading GIS innovators and professionals, the Esri User Conference is a valuable resource for learning and networking. USC's GIST students were given the opportunity to submit their papers…
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GIST Student’s Geospatial Tools Guide Typhoon Relief

GIST student Jared Hyneman's job as GIS manager at World Vision, puts him in a position to make a difference quickly when disaster strikes.  Hyneman and the World Vision team developed and deployed a rapid assessment tool in ArcGIS online that was critical to allowing the charity to deploy its resources effectively following Typhoon Haiyan's…
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