Geospatial Science is a discipline that focuses on using information technology to understand people, places and processes of the earth. Spatial analysis of human and physical variables is fundamental to the discipline. Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems technologies are commonly used as measurement, observation and analysis tools. Learn more about the Geospatial Science program »

Important Resources

  1. Geospatial science student’s work gets to the core of climate influence »

    11/13/2023

    Manually coring trees can be difficult and challenging, but it’s well worth the effort. Just ask Mira Smith. In the spring 2023 semester, the senior worked on research, in the field and in Radford’s Tree Ring Lab, with geospatial science professor and dendrochronologist Stockton Maxwell to study how climate affects tree growth.

  2. Highlander Highlights: Week of October 16, 2023 »

    10/24/2023

    Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty. 

  3. Highlander Highlights: Week of September 4, 2023 »

    9/8/2023

    Every two weeks, Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students and faculty.