地理空间与数据分析

你能自如地解决问题吗? Do you have an interest in maps and a desire to combat environmental issues? Come join us in the 地理空间与数据分析 major!

在过去的几十年中, advancements in technology have made spatial environmental data more available. This data is used to address a wide range of issues in environment and sustainability, creating a high demand for professionals and researchers possessing skills in data analysis.

If you are interested in a well-paying career that you can start even before you graduate, 这个专业是为你准备的. Geospatial analysts are in high demand across the country, 薪水通常超过100美元,即使是初级职位也要1000万. 

Our major will prepare you to develop and use analytical data-science methods to assess landscapes and natural resources to achieve a sustainable society. 你将使用我们最先进的实验室, 硬件, and software to equip you with knowledge of industry-standard practices. 另外, you’ll have the opportunity to work with local and state government agencies and private firms, such as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, 韦尔斯利镇, 以及大学校园内的办公室, during the school year through our in-house Center for Geographic Information System (GIS) Outreach.

The teaching and research interests of 弗雷明汉 State faculty are at the forefront of the discipline’s research frontiers. You’ll be trained on the latest in-demand skills and techniques including drone/unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, 人工智能, 数据科学.   

Outside of working with our Center for GIS, you’ll have many opportunities to connect and learn from like-minded faculty and peers including participating in our Green Initiative Club and joining Alternative Spring Break trips, 比如我们最近去底特律的旅行, 密歇根和匹兹堡, Pennsylvania where students participated in week-long service-learning opportunities focused on the rebuilding and restoration of these post-industrial cities.

As a graduate of our 地理空间与数据分析 program, 你将拥有收集的技能, analyze and 视觉ize data to inform policy decisions. These skills will make you highly employable by town, 城市, 州和国家政府, private industry and non-government organizations, 还有政党.