Valparaiso University Launches New Geospatial Services Degree at GIS Event
Valparaiso University is set to inaugurate a new Bachelor of Science degree in geospatial services during an event on April 17. The event, organized by geography professor Bharath Ganesh Babu, will feature a panel discussion on ethics and advancements in geographic information science (GIS). The panel, funded by an endowment from 1965 alum Harold Moellering, aims to explore the future of high-tech mapping and its ethical implications. The event will include notable figures such as GIS pioneer Michael Goodchild and Indiana Geographic Information Officer Marianne Cardwell. The university, with a long history in geography education, is positioning itself as a leader in geospatial sciences, offering scholarships and fostering industry collaboration. 
