Esri ArcGIS Platform
The Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) supports and utilizes a variety of geospatial software, proprietary as well as open-source, to promote and support spatial thinking, analysis, modeling and visualization throughout the university.
Our software foundation is through Esri’s ArcGIS platform, by which our students and researchers explore the fundamental theories and technologies of Geographic Information Science (GIS). In their coursework and research opportunities, students acquire competency with a broad range of functionality and tools currently provided in Esri’s platform, and learn how to stay current on geographic information technology innovations as that platform continues to evolve.
As the administrator of Esri’s educational site license for the University of Southern California, SSI makes available Esri software for teaching, research and administrative purposes. Under the terms of the educational site license, any commercial use is prohibited.
