The Measurement Analytics Lab (MANTIS) recently welcomed a group of students as part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) workshop aimed at advancing education and exposure in coastal and geosciences. The visit, held in conjunction with a broader initiative to showcase research facilities across the university, centered on the application of remote sensing technologies for surveying and mapping, with a special focus on coastal studies, change detection, and precision measurement and analytics.

Students engaged in discussions led by MANTIS researchers and observed demonstrations highlighting the lab’s cutting-edge capabilities in remote sensing data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Particular emphasis was placed on techniques for monitoring coastal environments, detecting environmental and anthropogenic changes over time, and ensuring accuracy in spatial data for scientific and operational use.

Dr. Michael J. Starek, Director of MANTIS, also served as a featured speaker during the workshop. In his address, he underscored the critical role of measurement science in contemporary geospatial research, particularly as coastal regions face increasing environmental pressures.