About us
We support the use of spatial data, methods, and technology in research and teaching at Stanford University. The Stanford Geospatial Center (SGC) provides access and support for a wide range of resources, including software like ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and datasets like Planet.com’s daily image of the Earth. The SGC also maintains spatial-data infrastructure for research, like earthworks.stanford.edu, our spatial-data catalog and locator.stanford.edu, Stanford Libraries' global geocoding service.
For access to the SGC lab computers, please contact David Medeiros.
Further resources
Quick links
- The SGC Guide: View self-service resources for using our spatial data collections, software, and services.
- SGC Slack: Visit the Stanford Geospatial Center's Slack workspace.
- Earthworks: Browse Stanford Libraries' spatial data catalog.
- ArcGIS Online: Use your SUNet ID to access GIS and our self-paced workshops.
- Google Earth Engine: Use your SUNet ID to log in to Google's cloud-based platform for large-scale geospatial data analysis, with access to a vast archive of satellite imagery and tools for processing spatial data.
- Planet.com: Access Planet.com's daily Planetscope daily, multispectral satellite imagery.
- SimplyAnalytics.com: (Stanford IP, only) Query, map, and export customized U.S. Census and other demographic dataset extracts.
- Geocoding Services: Turn your global addresses and place names into spatial data.
Meet the staff
Schedule an appointment for Stace MaplesStace Maples
Assistant Director of Geospatial Collections & Services, Geospatial Information Services
Schedule an appointment for David MedeirosDavid Medeiros
Geospatial Reference and Instruction Specialist, Geospatial Information Services
Events
Introduction to GDAL/OGR, the Geospatial Data Abstraction Library
Workshop10/30/20242:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Accessibility
The Stanford Geospatial Center is part of The Branner Earth Science Library and Map Collections, and is accessible to patrons with limited mobility. An elevator is available to take patrons to the library entrance on the second floor. A power-equipped, accessible entrance is located on the south side of the building.