Developed in collaboration with Repurpose It, a local closed loop waste and recycling business, this program introduces students to the world of spatial data science and its industrial applications. Spatial Data Science combines big data with powerful collection tools and geographic information systems (GIS) to explore complex ideas and gain new insights. GIS helps users understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context to empower decision making.

Students take on the role of environmental scientists to collect and analyse spatial data for Repurpose It in order to propose changes to an expansion at the Epping site. As part of the program students explore drone careers and applications, learn to operate indoor drones, program an optimal flight path, and process and analyse spatial data using industry standard software to solve a series of authentic problems.

Technology Skill Ups Available