The Nation’s Leading Geospatial Research Collaborative Rooted in St. Louis and the Midwest
The most comprehensive and holistic geospatial research community is now in St. Louis and comprised of eight of the Midwest’s outstanding research institutions. Everything happens somewhere, and the science of location is more critical now than ever in our digital age. We’re harnessing the power of partnership with industry, government agencies, and research entities to not only grow talent but develop core geospatial science and adjacent fields that enable positive impacts on some of the world’s greatest challenges.
OUR AREAS OF GEOSPATIAL IMPACT
CORE
GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE
Address national gaps in foundational geospatial research
FOOD
SYSTEMS
Improve sustainable agriculture through location science
GEOSPATIAL
HEALTH
Address health and social equity for more of the population
NATIONAL
SECURITY
Help create a secure and safe landscape around the U.S.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Institute provides funding to advance geospatial science, including support for postdocs, visiting scholars, faculty, and collaborative research.
GEOSPATIAL EVENTS
See our calendar of geospatial-related events throughout the year. Make plans to engage with your geospatial community in person and virtually at all kinds of happenings.
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LATEST NEWS
SLU, NGA to Host Annual Geo-Resolution Conference Focusing on Climate Change
SLU, NGA to host annual Geo-Resolution Conference focusing on climate change ST. LOUIS – The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Saint Louis University (SLU) will co-host the annual Geo-Resolution conference Wednesday, Sept. 28, at SLU. Geo- Resolution…
Mizzou Engineers Using Geospatial AI to Map Remote Settlements in East Africa
There’s a large swath of land in east Africa populated by homesteads known as bomas. While it’s estimated that more than a million Maasai people occupy this area, these bomas are made up of between 10 and 200 occupants, many of whom lack access to health care,…
New Taylor Geospatial Institute Hailed as ‘Big Deal’ for St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Bolstering the city’s bid to become a hub for geospatial technology, economic development and academic leaders announced Thursday the creation of a new research center that will help build an industry officials see as key to St. Louis’s economic future.…
Funded by Prominent St. Louis Businessman, New Research Institute Launches to Focus on Geospatial Technology
Eight research institutions are joining forces to create the Taylor Geospatial Institute, a new entity based locally and aimed at expanding St. Louis’ position as a hub of geospatial research and innovation. With the newly created center envisioned as becoming a key…
8 research orgs form new geospatial institute in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – With the financial backing of billionaire businessman Andrew C. Taylor, eight Midwest research institutions have joined with the goal of turning St. Louis into the world’s center for geospatial research and innovation. The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI)…