Researchers

ArcGIS—a key part of the research toolkit in every domain

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Modern GIS tools and content support your research work with fast access to authoritative data, robust analytical tools, and communication resources to share results. ArcGIS integrates with many other scientific and engineering tools, such as R, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn. Leading researchers and scientists use ArcGIS to advance understanding of earth systems, human societies, and the interactions among them.

We are research driven

ArcGIS provides data integration, analysis, visualization, and storytelling capabilities that are uniquely engineered for data with a spatial component. Through collaboration with the research community, Esri constantly refines our tools to build on advances in theory and methods in spatial analysis, cartography and visualization, data science and computer science, and many other areas. Founded as Environmental Systems Research Institute, Esri spends about twice what the average public company spends on research and development. Our 11 dedicated research centers are at the leading edge of global innovation. 

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A framework for creating knowledge

Measure
Combine and collect data from many sources.
Visualize
Intuitively see patterns and trends.
Analyze
Explore relationships for holistic understanding.
Evaluate
Assess impacts and compare alternatives.
Communicate
Share knowledge and inspire action.

ARCWATCH

Serious game play

Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology used ArcGIS to create games that are learning tools for disaster response, mitigation, and recovery.

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Esri Innovation Program

GIS innovation and excellence in higher education

The Esri Innovation Program (EIP) encourages innovative educators and students to advance geospatial science in research and education, aligned to industry trends and workforce needs.

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Resources

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    Esri and Open Source

    Explore more than 500 geospatial projects showing how people are thinking spatially and solving problems together. 

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    ArcGIS Documentation

    Discover everything you want to know about ArcGIS. Access tool references, code samples, tutorials, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and more.

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    GIS&T Body of Knowledge

    Find documentation of the domain of geographic information science and associated technologies (GIS&T).

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