Journal article
A research agenda for GIScience in a time of disruptions
International journal of geographical information science : IJGIS, Vol.39(1), pp.1-24
01/02/2025
DOI: 10.1080/13658816.2024.2405191
Abstract
Social issues, AI, and climate change are just a few of the disruptive focuses impacting science. The field of GIScience is well positioned to respond to accelerating disruptions due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field and the ability of GIScience approaches to be used in support of decision-making. This manuscript aims to start a conversation that will establish a research agenda for GIScience in an age of disruptions. We outline three guiding principles: (1) focusing on the relevance and real-world impact of research, (2) adopting systems-based thinking and contextual approaches and (3) emphasizing inclusive practices. We then outline prioritized research areas organized by what topics are important focal areas (Data and Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, and Causality and Generalizability), and what approaches to science we should be attentive to (Impactful Open Science, Collaborative and Convergent Science, and through Diverse Participation and Partnerships). We conclude with a call to increase impact by balancing slow science with practical and policy-oriented research. We also recognize that while broad adoption of spatial approaches is a signal of GIScience’s success, we should continue to work together to advance core knowledge centered on spatial thinking and approaches.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A research agenda for GIScience in a time of disruptions
- Creators
- Trisalyn Nelson - University of California, Santa BarbaraAmy E. Frazier - University of California, Santa BarbaraPeter Kedron - University of California, Santa BarbaraSomayeh Dodge - University of California, Santa BarbaraBo Zhao - University of WashingtonMichael Goodchild - University of California, Santa BarbaraAlan Murray - University of California, Santa BarbaraSarah Battersby - Environmental Systems Research InstituteLauren Bennett - Environmental Systems Research InstituteJustine I. Blanford - University of TwenteCarmen Cabrera-Arnau - University of LiverpoolChristophe Claramunt - Institut de Recherche de l’École NavaleRachel Franklin - Newcastle UniversityJoseph Holler - Middlebury College (United States, MiddleburyCaglar Koylu - University of IowaAngela Lee - Environmental Systems Research InstituteSteven Manson - University of MinnesotaGrant McKenzie - McGill UniversityHarvey Miller - The Ohio State UniversityTaylor Oshan - University of Maryland, College ParkSergio Rey - San Diego State UniversityFrancisco Rowe - University of LiverpoolSeda Şalap-Ayça - Brown UniversityEric Shook - University of MinnesotaSeth Spielman - MicrosoftWenfei Xu - Cornell UniversityJohn Wilson - University of Southern California
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of geographical information science : IJGIS, Vol.39(1), pp.1-24
- DOI
- 10.1080/13658816.2024.2405191
- ISSN
- 1365-8816
- eISSN
- 1362-3087
- Publisher
- TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
- Grant note
- National Science Foundation: 2043202
The authors acknowledge generous support from Esri (Environmental Systems Research, Inc.) as well as Jack and Laura Dangermond. Support was also provided by the Center for Spatial Studies and Data Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The authors would like to acknowledge Sarah Bardin from Arizona State University for her help capturing the lively discussion and Shaine Lutsky for her help organizing the meeting and assisting with figure creation and overall administration. S. Dodge acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (award BCS #2043202).
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 09/29/2024
- Date published
- 01/02/2025
- Academic Unit
- Center for Social Science Innovation; Geographical and Sustainability Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984721247802771
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