ECU Center for Geographic Information Science
The ECU Center for Geographic Information Science promotes the development and application of geospatial data and technology in support of the University’s teaching, research, and outreach mission. The Center provides both internal and regional stakeholders with access to geospatial expertise while creating opportunities for students to develop technological skills and to apply geographic knowledge to address societal problems
Services
East Carolina University faculty and students can be hired to support your geospatial research and projects, as well as to provide cartographic support for classes and publications. Charges vary depending on whether you are an ECU employee/student or are an off-campus entity. We provide a wide variety of services based on your needs.
- GIS & Cartographic Support
- Poster printing (posters up to 36” wide, minimum charge of 3’)
- Media Conversion
- Senior Consulting
- Data Acquisition and Services
- Web Mapping Development
Education and Training
GIS Training
Contact Rob Howard to discuss GIS training options for your class, research project or organization.
Esri Training
Explore GIS courses and learning resources through Esri Training. ECU students, faculty and staff can contact Rob Howard with questions about access.
DEEP Degree and Certificate Programs
Study geography and geospatial science in ECU’s Department of Earth, Environment and Planning.
Geography and Geospatial Data Science, BS
Geographic Information Science and Technology Certificate (Undergraduate)
Geographic Information Science and Technology Certificate (Graduate)
People
Center Leadership
Stu Hamilton
Chair
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan 244
hamiltons22@ecu.edu
Rob Howard
Director
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan 256
howardro@ecu.edu
Faculty Affiliates
Guangxiao Hu
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan 161
hug25@ecu.edu
Guy Iverson
Associate Professor
Department of Health Education and Promotion
3409 Carol Belk Building
iversong18@ecu.edu
Kiera O’Donnell
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan 131
odonnellk25@ecu.edu
Andrea Presotto
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan 246
presottoa24@ecu.edu
Steven Richter
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Flanagan A387
richters22@ecu.edu
Hannah Sirianni
Associate Professor & Graduate GIS Certificate Coordinator
Department of Earth, Environment and Planning
Brewster Building A-224
siriannih21@ecu.edu
Emily Yeager
Associate Professor
Department of Recreation Sciences and Sport Management
1408 Carol G. Belk Building
yeagere18@ecu.edu