National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis

The National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) is an organization that helps people understand and use geography. It studies and makes maps about different places around the world. It also uses data gathered from satellites, aerial photos, and other sources. NCGIA creates helpful tools that can be used by scientists, teachers, businesses, and everyday people to learn more about the geography of their world. For example, they might create an interactive tool that you can use to explore a map of your neighborhood or they might create a database of environmental data that you can use to learn how different areas are affected by climate change. NCGIA helps us to better understand the world around us!