Geospatial Education at Penn State

Geography opens possibilities. Schreyer Scholar Ann Ehrlich is turning her quest to earning a geography degree into advanced study in spatial data science, remote sensing and real-world research — showing how geospatial skills can shape future careers. buff.ly/ft2ogyl

Our Spring 2 session of classes starts quickly on February 25! There's still time to apply and registration is also open for Summer session courses, starting May 20. More info here: geospatial.psu.edu/join-today/app… or email info@gis.psu.edu.

Join us for Penn State's GIS Day on Monday, November 17! Hear from local GIS professionals and graduate students exploring the many applications of GIS to problem-solving. All talks available remotely; more info here: psu.edu/news/universit…

Are you at the @foss4gna conference? If so, come by and see us in the Grand Ballroom Foyer! Learn more about our online geospatial education programs. #foss4gna

This week Penn State celebrates our amazing and inspiring adult learners! Every day we are inspired by our students that choose to continue their education while caring for families, serving in the military, working full-time jobs, etc., etc.! Thank you for your hard work!

🎉Registration & Call for Content for the 2026 PA GIS Conference is OPEN! 🗺️ Lock in your budget before the new year & secure your spot to join Pennsylvania’s top GIS professionals at this premier event. 📅 April 15-17, 2026 📍 State College, PA 🔗 tinyurl.com/ua233hnt

We now have a Student Chapter of @ASPRSorg! All PSU faculty, staff, students, & alumni are welcome; join to develop professional remote sensing & GIS connections to foster academic & career success. First meeting is 10/28 8-9pm ET. More info here! bit.ly/47BRmkf.

Looking for a professional development opportunity that leaves you feeling empowered and engaged? 💡 Register for the Student Leadership and Success Summit, October 27–28. bit.ly/4ok0xLM

Join our team! We're hiring for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Spatial Data Science. bit.ly/4q2TwjZ

. @psugeography alum @kirkgoldsberry returned to Penn State to share how spatial data transformed professional basketball and his own career from the classroom to ESPN, the San Antonio Spurs and beyond. psu.edu/news/earth-and…

A warm welcome to our new and returning students starting classes on this first day of the Fall 1 session!

We love to share our students' great work. GIS Certificate Sophie Thacker-Gwaltney used #GIS to explore oyster populations over time in her @ArcGISStoryMaps. Well done Sophie! bit.ly/45xf2UH

Our first Fall session of courses starts August 20! Join us to advance your skillset in #GIS, #webmapping, spatial #datascience, #GEOINT, and #remotesensing. More info here: geospatial.psu.edu/join-today/app….

Our 25th Anniversary symposium yesterday was a great success. Thanks to our speakers & everyone that attended, and here's to another 25 years!

We’ll have footballs for the kids!

We're celebrating our 25th anniversary of online teaching today, and looking ahead to the future of geospatial education. Stay tuned for updates from our symposium.

We loved chatting w/ this group from Panama at our @EsriUC Expo booth (E2!) today! Their future is so bright they have to wear shades! #EsriUC2025

For #PennState fans attending this week’s #EsriUC2025 in San Diego, don’t forget to stop by our booth (E2) to register for your chance to win an inflatable Nittany Lion.

Are you attending the #EsriUC2025? 🌎 Stop by booth E2 to help us celebrate 25 years of Online Geospatial Education. 🌍 Meet professors, learn more about our online programs, receive Penn State goodies, and enjoy fun activities! @EsriUC

"GIS professionals and the work they do are essential to our future"...inspiring words from Jack Dangermond at the @EsriUC plenary.