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Mission Statement
The mission of the Geospatial Extension Program is to facilitate,
through a systematic and coordinated approach, the dissemination
and appropriate application of geospatial information and tools
at the local, regional, and state levels. The Program seeks to
expand opportunities for citizens and organizations across the
Commonwealth to apply geospatial tools for economic and social
benefit.
Objectives
- To support and provide educational outreach programs, materials,
and training for extension agents, faculty, and other organizations
at local and regional levels related to GPS, GIS and the use
of satellite imagery;
- To develop and disseminate geospatial educational materials,
and to support the integration of these new materials at the
K-12, community college, college, and graduate educational levels;
- To serve as a state resource to NASA data, research and educational
resources, as well as for cooperation with other Space Grant
geospatial programs;
- To develop funding opportunities that will further enhance the
understanding and application of geospatial tools and techniques
at local, regional, and state levels in The Commonwealth.
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