Remote Sensing & GIS Research and Outreach Services (RS&GIS) began as the Remote Sensing Project in 1972 through a grant from NASA to study land cover use change from satellite imagery. Early staff, including Bill Enslin, Dr. David Lusch and Dr. William Hudson were instrumental in promoting geospatial education and research in Michigan. In our early days we were known for our in-house GIS program called CMAP, which predated current industry-leading GIS software and our expertise in land cover interpretation and analysis. Over the years we have evolved along with the industry into a full-service geospatial unit servicing clients both within and outside of Michigan State University, including researchers, local/State/Federal government, not-for-profits and the private sector. Our staff, which include both geospatial analysts and application developers, focus on solving geospatial problems across various industries, including engineering, agriculture, transportation, natural resources, health care, environmental contamination and more.
Robert Goodwin, RPIC, GISP
Sr. Geospatial Analyst / Interim Director
goodwinr@msu.edu; 517.432.0879
Robert Goodwin began his geospatial career in 1998. His is a certified GIS professional (GISP), certificated remote pilot in command (RPIC) and unabashed storyteller. He has served in nearly every role at RS&GIS, including student assistant, GIS technician, analyst, manager and director. Along with Dr. David Lusch, Robert founded the program's Drone program in 2013. Robert is also the lead trainer and has taught GIS software, drone and land cover/use mapping courses to over 2,000 industry professionals throughout his career.
Joseph Welsh, RPIC, GISP
Geospatial Analyst / Web Mapping App Developer
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Nicholas Weil, RPIC, GISP
Geospatial Analyst / Enterprise GIS Administrator
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