ACADEMIC
The mission of the Geospatial Research and Education (GRE) Laboratory is to serve the faculty, students, and staff of Towson University and the people of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region by providing a focal point for geospatial research, education, and outreach activities. The objectives of the GRE Laboratory, which is located with the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning, are: - to foster multidisciplinary research on geographic information sciences; - to promote geographic information systems (GIS) education across the K-16 curriculum; - to develop partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and schools interested in geospatial research and education; - to conduct grant and contract research; - to engage undergraduate and graduate students in meaningful service-learning and internship experiences.
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