Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation and Informatics, MS

The Environmental Observation and Informatics (EOI) named option is a 15-month program that combines cutting-edge Earth observation technologies, remote sensing, and big data analytics to prepare students for a professional career.The EOI named option is designed for individuals at any stage of their career who have a passion for conservation, technology, or analytics, whether they are just starting out their careers or looking to expand their technical, analytical, and leadership expertise. The EOI program will focus on the following skills:Remote sensing and technology integration: Learn how to choose and use the best tools and technologies such as LiDAR, drones (UAVs), cloud platforms, social media, and crowd-sourced data.Modeling and analysis: Create models to better understand natural events and impact of human actions, forecast future scenarios, and use data analysis to identify trends that inform better decision-making in policy and management.Innovative leadership: Develop the strategic skills to design and lead the use of observation technologies in advancing policies, guiding programs, and making informed decisions.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school. A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 credit hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. The Graduate School will take into consideration different grade scales from institutions that do not have 4.00 scales (e.g., institutions outside the United States of America).