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The EOL is a research and teaching space for studying Earth with satellite imagery.

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YCGS Holiday Dinner

December 11, 2025 6:00 pm—7:00 pm

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Yale GIS Accelerator – January 2026

January 5, 2026 9:30 am—5:00 pm

The Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions and Yale Library are excited to bring back the Yale GIS Accelerator, taking place from January 5-10, 2026.

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Yale GIS Accelerator – May 2026

Mon May 11, 2026 9:30 am—Fri May 15, 2026 5:00 pm

The Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions and Yale Library are excited to bring back the Yale GIS Accelerator, taking place from May 11-15, 2026.

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Odisha among states where 80% people report facing severe heat waves: Study

November 18, 2025

Jennifer Marlon says India’s climate-impact data can guide leaders in shaping adaptation, communication, and sustainable development policies.
Majorities in India think global warming is affecting extreme weather

November 18, 2025

Marlon says India’s new climate maps give leaders actionable insight to tailor adaptation, communication, and development policies to public needs.
Five YSE Faculty Members Named to 2025 ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ List

November 13, 2025

Professors Karen Seto, Xuhui Lee, and Anthony Leiserowitz were named among Clarivate’s top 1% most-cited researchers.