NASA Tennessee Space Grant Supports Cutting-Edge Geospatial Research

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University Geosciences Department students Emily Therrell, Lula Baldriche and Trey Littrell were among a dozen participants sharing their NASA Space Grant-funded research as part of the Tennessee Space Grant Consortium during the recent Tennessee Geographic Information Council Conference.

“Flooding Analysis of the MTSU Campus,” “Analysis of Urban Heat Locations in Nashville,” “Geospatial Insights on Water Quality in Murfreesboro” and “Lights in the Dark: Tracking Urban Light Pollution in Nashville” were among the semester- and year-long projects.

Their session, held Wednesday, April 16, at the Embassy Suites By Hilton Murfreesboro, showcased student research and three-minute presentations supported by the “Exploring Earth: A NASA-Supported Geospatial Learning Experience,” a project funded by NASA Tennessee Space Grant Consortium, said Racha El Kadiri, geosciences associate professor and project lead.

“The collaboration between our department, NASA Tennessee Space Grant and the Tennessee Geographic Information Council Conference provided a platform for MTSU students to shine,” said geosciences first-year Chair Todd Moore. “It provides an opportunity for our faculty to mentor and pass on knowledge.”

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Original Post Date: May 1, 2025