About Institute for Geographic Information Science · San Francisco
The Institute for Geographic Information Science (IGISc) at San Francisco State University is a research institution dedicated to advancing geographic information technology through training, consulting, and research support. It offers GIS certificate programs, specialized courses, and professional training in spatial data analysis, remote sensing, and geostatistical modeling. IGISc serves students, faculty, and external clients, and is part of the university’s ESRI Innovation Program campus. The institute operates from a dedicated lab in HSS Building, Room 288, and provides services including software installation, data management, and web mapping projects.
IGISc is a research-focused unit within San Francisco State University that promotes cutting-edge geospatial technology and methods. It provides academic training through its GIS Certificate Program, professional development workshops, and on-site instruction. The institute supports research projects involving spatial data analysis, remote sensing, and statistical modeling. IGISc also offers consulting services including software and hardware recommendations, data management, and web mapping. As an ESRI Innovation Program campus, it integrates industry-leading GIS tools into its curriculum and services. The lab is open to the public during regular business hours and extended hours during breaks, with contact available via email or phone.
- Serves
- San Francisco, CA (and potentially broader academic/industry clients)
About
The Institute for Geographic Information Science (IGISc) is a research institution dedicated to the promotion and support of geographic information technology. We continuously strive to stay at the cutting edge in geospatial software and analytical methods in order to provide the highest quality training, consulting, and research support.
What We Do
IGISc offers a range of services including GIS training, professional certificate programs, specialized courses, on-site instruction, workshops, research projects, and consulting services. We support spatial data analysis, remote sensing, database development, and geostatistical modeling.
Services
Our services include GIS training, certificate programs, consulting, software installation, data management, and web mapping projects. We are an ESRI Innovation Program campus, integrating industry-leading GIS tools into our offerings.