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“The GEOG 407 course schedule was very well planned, and I was excited to take the course. During the course, I thoroughly enjoyed every topic. I want to thank my instructor, Dr. Anand Padmanabhan, for being kind and helpful whenever I had any doubts regarding the course materials (lessons and labs).” 

"What my students seem to value most about online learning is the personalization. Being less constrained by time and place allows assistance to be available when students need help with lessons or projects. And when they've mastered a topic, they don't need to wait for everyone else to catch up. This permits a much more efficient and effective use of both student and instructor time."

“I appreciated the flexibility of the GEOG 403 online course, as well as the clear tutorial videos that walked me through each step in the process – from acquiring data to cleaning up spreadsheets to mapping the data. I also think the variety of assignments, including using ArcGIS Online, creating maps ready for print, and making a final, conference-ready poster, was a crash course in the applications and uses of GIS. I can definitely say that I got what I wanted out of the course, and I now feel confident that I have the resources and skills necessary to analyze data and create maps for my own research.”

"Students have the opportunity to learn new technology through this online program. I have seen students develop innovative projects based on machine learning and high-performance computing methods with multi-source data to produce interesting and meaningful results."

"The online graduate certificate program will help students to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills in the intersection cyberinfrastructure, data science and GIS, preparing them with skills needed in the fast-growing geospatial industries. Students will have access to state-of-the-art capabilities developed at the University giving them hands-on experience of applying the knowledge and skills gained through the program."

"The faculty did a great job of putting student priorities first while exposing me to many different software's, technology, and processes that are beneficial to me and my future goals. It was also great to learn about innovative approaches to data science and helped me develop great problem-solving skills."

"Graduating from the MS in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), has been an unparalleled journey. The online format provided latitude to attend to my work commitments at MDI Gurgaon, and at the same time make the most out of the rigorous, cutting-edge curriculum that UIUC is known for. The courses, designed with an eye towards the future of geospatial science, have equipped me with a unique blend of skills in geographic information systems, data analysis, and spatial thinking. The faculty, who are leading experts in their fields, were not just educators but mentors who were genuinely invested in our success. I am confident that the knowledge and experiences I've gained will be pivotal in my professional journey, opening doors to opportunities in research, policymaking, and technology innovation."

"Students have opportunities to learn valuable cyberGIS knowledge and skills from professors who are conducting cutting-edge research. Our students can apply their skills learned from our online courses directly to their work."

"This is a truly unique program, where students will engage with world-renowned faculty as well as practitioners in the private and public sector. Students have an opportunity to learn from a wide variety of professionals, apply skills in real-world situations, as well as customize their educational path to meet their professional and personal goals, which sets this program apart from others. We look forward to working with each and every student throughout their time in the program!"