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Center for Geospatial Technology

The Center for Geospatial Technology is an interdisciplinary center established to support the larger research, education, and service mission of Texas Tech University.

Our primary goal is to promote, facilitate, and support applications of geospatial technology (GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS) in interdisciplinary research, education, and community service.

The faculty, staff, and students associated with the Center are a dedicated group from diverse academic backgrounds.  What brings us together is a common interest in GIS, computers, mapping, and spatial analysis.  Please join us in this new age of global exploration and scientific discovery.

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News & Announcements

The GIANT Map of Africa is at Tech

Come experience the GIANT map of Africa from National Geographic. It will be in the basement of the College of Education, Oct 26 – 31. Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday - 9:30-1:30. The map is 25 by 36 feet! Bring family, friends, and especially international friends for an amazing geographic walk across Africa. It is not a country; it is a continent.  View the Poster


NSF awarded to study Ogallala Aquifer

A three and a half year $747,528 National Science Foundation research grant has been awarded to a research team from Texas Tech University, North Carolina A&T University, and Angelo State University.  read more ...


GIS Geospatial Trainer I Position Available (Click here to link to job site)

The GIS Geospatial Trainer I supports the Director and Associate Director of the Center for Geospatial Technology (CGST) in operating the Columbia Regional Geospatial Service Center System Education and Training program. The Trainer will use existing training materials, prepare and update training materials, manage the CGST Education Lab, and assist in educational and training activities, both in-house and off-site. Training is related to geospatial technology including GIS, GPS and remote sensing applications. Perform regular maintenance, including software installations, upgrades and backups for the training facility. Make recommendations on equipment acquisitions for the training facility. Maintain project records and submit reports pertaining to the training facility and other Education and Training activities.   A Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Natural Sciences, or related field required. A minimum of two (2) years experience in technical teaching or training.  Please apply on the jobs.texastech.edu website and refer to requisition number 78699.


The GPS Data Collection Specialist Positions have been filled