Open-Source GeoAI Education: Reproducible Workflows for Geospatial AI
June 3, 2026 11:00 am (Central Time)
Abstract
GeoAI is transforming how Earth observation data are analyzed and interpreted, yet its integration into geospatial education is often constrained by limited accessibility, reproducibility, and computing resources. This project addresses these challenges by developing open-source, cloud-enabled teaching modules that support end-to-end GeoAI workflows for spatial analysis. The modules leverage Python-based tools such as SamGeo and GeoAI to guide learners through key stages of the GeoAI pipeline, including cloud-based data access, model development, and image segmentation using deep learning techniques. Built on interactive Jupyter Notebooks and deployed via I-GUIDE JupyterHub, the materials ensure a consistent, scalable, and reproducible learning environment.
Speakers
Qiusheng Wu
University of Tennessee
Dr. Qiusheng Wu, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, focuses on advancing open-source geospatial analytics through cloud computing and GeoAI. He is the creator and maintainer of several widely used open-source Python packages, including geemap, leafmap, segment-geospatial, and geoai. Dr. Wu’s work bridges remote sensing, Earth observation, and artificial intelligence to make large-scale geospatial analytics more accessible, reproducible, and intelligent. With I-GUIDE, he is a member of the 2025-26 cohort of UCGIS Community Champions.