Esri Innovation Program (EIP)

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) offers geospatial science and technology courses as well as the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology graduate program through the School of City and Regional Planning. Georgia Tech's Center for Spatial Planning Analytics and Visualization distributes Esri software solutions and promotes GIS adoption across campus for academic, research, and service objectives.

The Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) at Harvard University was established to deliver geospatial support for research and teaching in all disciplines across the university. CGA's mission has evolved to cultivate spatial thinking in education, apply emerging geospatial technologies in support of research, and advance GIS through innovation.

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) offers many online graduate degrees and certificate programs with a geospatial focus. Participation in EIP has provided access to the technology and support necessary for Penn State students to succeed and for faculty to develop industry-relevant course materials.

As an early adopter of Esri products, San Diego State University (SDSU) has a long history of advancing education and research involving geographic information technologies. The many nuances of GIScience, from spatial modeling to data visualization and remote sensing, are deeply embedded in SDSU's numerous research centers and undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.

At the University of Maryland (UMD), the Department of Geographical Sciences is at the forefront of geospatial teaching and research with the Center for Geospatial Information Science (CGIS). CGIS is focused on enriching the undergraduate and graduate education experience by pioneering innovative research capabilities using geospatial technologies.

The University of Michigan (U-M) coordinates its participation in EIP through the university's GIS Community of Practice—a grassroots, university-wide effort. This effort consists of a vibrant community of faculty and students interested in GIS and spatial technologies.

San Francisco State University (SFSU) Institute for Geographic Information Science hosts a professional GIS Certificate program known for its high quality and rigor, sponsors geographic internships and workshops, and directs GIScience research that often leads to thesis projects for graduate students.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (U of M), became one of the world's first "spatial universities" at a time when public and private sector interest in spatial thinking and approaches was starting to increase. The U of M Cartography Lab is affiliated with the Master of Geographic Information Science program.

North Carolina State University (NC State) Center for Geospatial Analytics is the foremost interdisciplinary research center pushing the boundaries of spatial data science to advance discovery and inform decision-making. Researchers collaborate to develop strategic research frontiers, training new generations of geospatial data scientists and GIS professionals to tackle emerging issues and leverage new technologies.

The Advanced GIS Lab at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) focuses on advanced spatial analysis and the research and development of GIS solutions. Its approach extends the scope of multidisciplinary scholarships by through the advancement of knowledge and solutions to global issues. As a member of EIP, the Advanced GIS Lab utilizes Esri's geospatial technologies in the design and development of GIS applications.

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) offers degrees in GIS as well as certificate programs in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence. UT Dallas received the Center of Academic Excellence in Geospatial Sciences designation from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and US Geological Survey.

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies (PULSIS) supports GIS teaching and research efforts—particularly in geospatial data discovery and analysis—across disciplines. They work across departments to coordinate teaching efforts, share resources, and collaborate on GIS programming.

The University of Southern California (USC) contributes to the rapidly evolving body of geospatial knowledge and by harnessing the power of spatial sciences to address our greatest global issues. The Spatial Sciences Institute serves as the spatial hub, where staff collaborates to analyze, model, and visualize location-based data to improve environmental sustainability and mankind.

At Clemson University, GIS instruction and research are offered to students through a diverse suite of innovative courses throughout several colleges. These courses provide an opportunity for students to learn and apply geospatial technologies across the curricula, allowing them to collaborate in multidisciplinary and innovative research aimed at solving grand societal challenges.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) houses multiple research centers and degree programs focused on advancing geospatial sciences and applying it to a variety of subject matter, accelerating the pace of discovery across the university.