Planet extended its data contract with Taylor Geospatial Institute through 2026—providing PlanetScope, SkySat, archive & analytic tools to advance research in food security, AI & defense.

TGI joins the Group on Earth Observations, expanding global collaboration in Earth data and geospatial research.

A TGI spotlight on Dr. Rekha Meyer and her “Smart Garden” project, using sensors, AI & geospatial tools to optimize watering in urban gardens and conserve water.

TGI RAILS is a regional AI supercomputing platform (750 TFLOPS, 1 PB storage, 400 Gb/s) launched June 21, 2024 via a $1M NSF grant, offering TGI researchers advanced GPU/AI capabilities.

Mark Korver, former AWS Worldwide Tech Lead for Geospatial, joined TGI in June 2024 as Director of Geospatial Data & Analytics to build shared data services and accelerate market impact.

Named on May 23, 2024, Robert Cardillo—former National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency (2014–2019) director—became Chair of TGI’s Governing Council, bringing vast geospatial leadership expertise.

Researchers Flavio Esposito, Wei Wang & Nan Cen are combining GPS, LiDAR, radar, Wi‑Fi/RTK and more for real‑time, large‑scale localization—boosting accuracy in toughest environments.

A summary of TGI’s first-ever Town Hall meeting held May 22, 2024 in St. Louis—featuring consortium updates, panel discussions, Q&A, and networking to unite the geospatial community

A call for applications for TGI’s Director of Research Development—leading proposal strategy, managing a team, and building interdisciplinary geospatial grant collaborations to drive innovation.

A TGI-funded project tracks how Arctic permafrost, plant communities, and wildfires interact in Alaska’s Y‑K Delta using InSAR radar and hyperspectral remote sensing.

A look at how SLU & Taylor Geospatial Institute used LiDAR & scanning tech to repair and preserve the animatronic 15‑ft T. rex at the St. Louis Science Center.

The Taylor Geospatial Institute launched a GeoAI Working Group—its kickoff meeting drew a strong turnout, with plans for workshops and projects throughout the year.