What is GIST?
The research M.S. in GIST program at UW gives you the opportunity to partner with one of our expert faculty for a deep dive into geospatial science and technology. The 32-credit program will help you build core knowledge and skills in order to conduct research that solves real problems.
Faculty at UW have strong research skills in GIST. Their expertise benefits students in the Research M.S. in GIST program as they prepare for and complete their thesis work.
Dr. Shannon Albeke is a Senior Research Scientist who focuses on applied GIS. He teaches students to use open-source software and supports them with research efforts. Dr. Ramesh Sivanpillai is a fellow Senior Research Scientist who used his image processing and analysis skills to in projects related to disaster response around the world.
What Can You Do with a Research M.S. in GIST?
Geospatial scientists stand to enter a strong career path. The workforce is continuing to expand and make way for professionals with fresh minds and perspectives.
- Urban Planner
- Mapping technician
- Pipelayer
- Construction
- Geographer
- State Parks
- Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center
- Wyoming Geological Survey
- Energy Innovation Center
Office space is provided on campus for Research M.S. students to utilize programs like QGIS. Field data collectors such as GPS receivers, hand-held spectrometers and unmanned aerial vehicles are available.
Yes! The thesis experience provides an intensive research opportunity for students to work with a faculty mentor to plan and execute a geospatial science project in collaboration with an expert.
"I was interested in WyGISC because I wanted to learn about how spatial science can be applied to other fields of study. Learning how to use spatial tools, handle data, and communicate findings were all things I knew WyGISC would teach me, and the flexibility of the graduate program has allowed me to apply these skills to my research."
- Tori Reams | Research M.S Student
