The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. The university is composed of one liberal arts school, the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and 22 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, enrolling roughly 21,000 undergraduate and 28,500 post-graduate students from all fifty U.S. states and more than 115 countries. It is a member of the Association of American Universities, which it joined in 1969, and is also one of the wealthiest academic institutions in America.
The University of Southern California's Spatial Sciences Institute, located in Los Angeles, California, serves as a leading interdisciplinary center for research and education in geographic information science and technology, often referred to as GIST. Situated within the Dana and David Dornsife College, the institute brings together faculty, students, and researchers from various fields united by an interest in spatial thinking, analysis, and its practical applications. SSI is committed to advancing spatial knowledge and tackling pressing global challenges through innovative research, comprehensive academic programs spanning undergraduate and graduate levels, and impactful outreach initiatives. Its work explores critical areas like spatial data science, GeoAI, health, environment, and urban studies, preparing graduates for diverse careers leveraging location-based data and analysis.
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