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Institute for Geospatial Impact
The Institute for Geospatial Impact (IGI) is a hub for geographic discovery, innovation, practical application, service, and community at the University of Redlands.
About Us
A strong partner with geospatial industry leader, Esri, the IGI thrives on the cutting-edge application of the company's innovative technologies in higher education. The IGI designs spatial instructional activities, supports spatial instruction, and teaches GIS courses; engages in interdisciplinary spatial research; creates opportunities for spatial students to participate in community-based service-learning projects; fits students to spatial internships and career opportunities; organizes spatial networking events; and supports the use of GIS for campus planning, operations, maintenance, and sustainability. Discover how our faculty and students are shaping the future of GIS education and innovation in "At the Center of GIS" at University of Redlands.
Our Mission
- Promotes the use of GIS and related technologies to support the university’s mission of inclusive, impactful education.
- Collaborates with Esri as a leading adopter in higher education, integrating spatial tools into teaching, research, and campus operations.
- Designs spatial curriculum and fosters interdisciplinary research, community-based service learning, and sustainability initiatives.
- Connects students with internships, careers, and global service projects that apply geospatial skills to real-world challenges.
- Organizes events to showcase campus-wide spatial achievements.
Projects and Research
Mapping Butler's Dystopic California of 2024: An NEH Spotlight on the Humanities Grant
Dr. Heather King, Dr. John Glover, Dr. Lillian Larsen, Dr. Jennifer Tilton, Dr. Jennifer Nelson, Dr. Rebecca Lyons, Dr. Kelly Hankin, Dr. Althea Sircar and Dr. Iyan Barrera-Sandri
Panamapping: Mapping to Conserve the Rainforest
Dr. Daniel Klooster, Dr. Steven Moore, David Smith, Nathan Strout
Ecological Succession in the Bearpaw Reserve, San Bernardino Mountains
Dr. Wendy McIntyre
Characterizing Meadow Hydrology in the San Bernardino Mountains
Dr. Hillary Jenkins
Digital Divide
Dr. Avijit Sarkar, Dr. James Pick
Environmental Justice: The Impact of Warehouses in the Inland Empire
Dr. Jennifer Tilton, Dr. Daniel Klooster, Alisa Slaughter
Ground-nesting Birds of the Tetiaroa Atoll
Dr. Tim Krantz, Dr. Steven Moore, David Smith, Nathan Strout
Hopi Cultural Preservation
Dr. Wes Bernardini
Mapping Histories of Race in the Inland Empire
Dr. Jennifer Tilton
Mapping Metal Music
Dr. John Glover
Mapping the African Slave Trade
Dr. John Glover
Mapping the Holocaust: Witness and Testimony
Dr. Sharon Oster, David Smith, Lisa Benvenuti
Mapping the Reach of University of Redlands Bulldogs
Kristin Grammer, Danny Parra
Mile High Chemistry
Dr. Rebecca Lyons, David Smith, Lisa Benvenuti
Redrawing the Map of Religion
Dr. Lillian Larsen
Renewable Energy: Problems and Prospects in Coachella Valley, California
Dr. James Pick
Spatial and Socioeconomic Analysis of Host Participation in the Shared Accommodation Economy – Airbnb in New York City
Dr. Avijit Sarkar, Dr. James Pick
Spatiotemporal Patterns and Socioeconomic Dimensions of Shared Accommodations: The Case of AIRBNB in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Avijit Sarkar, Dr. James Pick
Tomorrow's Talent
Dr. Avijit Sarkar, Lisa Benvenuti, Eran Chazan
University of Redlands Haiku Hike
Dr. Shellie Zias-Roe, Lisa Benvenuti
Whale mAPP
Dr. Lei Lani Stelle, Nathan Strout
Contact Us
Student and Staff Resources
Contact igi@redlands.edu with any questions, including University of Redlands drone policy.
