Welcome to My Blog
Notes on science, data, maps, and the landscapes we live in
Open to opportunities
— Hi, I'm —Noah Weidig
GIS Analyst • Data Scientist
I build
25+Papers & Talks
8+Years Research Experience
20+Tools Mastered
14Featured Projects
Research Areas
Where I focus my work
I work at the intersection of geospatial analytics, data science, and applied AI — turning spatial and environmental data into decision-ready insight.
Remote Sensing & Earth Observation
Extracting signal from satellite and aerial imagery to monitor landscapes, vegetation, and environmental change over time.
Imagery AnalysisGoogle Earth EngineChange Detection
Land-Use Change & Social-Ecological Systems
Studying how landscapes and communities co-evolve — wildland-urban interface, land management, and regional risk.
Land-Use ChangeWildfire & WUIRisk Assessment
Spatial Data Science & Statistical Modeling
Building reproducible spatial workflows and statistical models that quantify pattern, uncertainty, and trend.
Bayesian AnalysisForecastingReproducible Research
Applied AI & Data Storytelling
Applying machine learning to geospatial problems and communicating results through clear, compelling visualization.
Machine LearningData VisualizationQuantitative Ecology
Biodiversity & Conservation Monitoring
Tracking species, habitats, and ecosystem health to inform conservation planning and management decisions.
Species DistributionHabitat MappingConservation Planning
Geospatial Engineering & Open Data
Designing scalable spatial data pipelines and open, interoperable tools that make geospatial work reproducible and shareable.
Spatial DatabasesData PipelinesOpen Source GIS
Tech Stack
Technologies I use to build things
Languages
R
Python
JavaScript
SQL
Markup
Markdown
LaTeX
HTML
CSS
Workflows
Git
GitHub
Actions
Conda
Libraries
tidyverse
pandas
NumPy
Plotly
GIS
ArcGIS Pro
GEE
QGIS
GDAL
GIS Tools
sf
terra
GeoPandas
OSM
Experience
Where I've worked and what I've built
GIS & Remote Sensing Research Associate
Led GIS-based analysis assessing spatial patterns and land-use impacts on community and regional risk management
Graduate Research Assistant
Conducted geospatial analysis to support wildland-urban interface and emergency management decision-making
Research Assistant Intern
Collected, cleaned, and validated spatial datasets to support GIS-based risk assessment and land-use planning
Fire & Recreation Intern
Applied GIS to support spatial planning and risk assessment for land management projects
Research Assistant
Conducted quantitative data analysis for biomedical research using advanced statistical modeling and visualization
Research Assistant
Collected, organized, and analyzed complex ecological datasets using spatial and statistical methods
CAD Design Specialist
Developed CAD drawings and project plans for residential remodeling projects
Elections Data Specialist
Managed and analyzed precinct-level GIS data for voter registration and electoral planning
Education
Where I studied and what I learned
Master of Science, Forest Resources & Conservation
Thesis: Large Wildfire Patterns in the WUI, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Track, 4.0 GPA
Featured Awards
A selection of recent honors
About My Work
Common questions about collaboration and what I do
What do you do?
I work at the intersection of geospatial analytics, data science, and applied AI — building reproducible workflows that turn spatial and environmental data into decision-ready insights.
What kinds of projects are you interested in?
I'm drawn to work involving remote sensing, land-use change, social-ecological systems, and data storytelling. I especially enjoy projects where rigorous analysis meets clear visual communication.
Are you open to collaboration?
Yes. I'm happy to discuss research collaborations, freelance work, and full-time opportunities in data science or GIS. The best way to start a conversation is through the contact section below.
What tools do you typically work with?
Mostly R and Python for analysis and modeling, alongside SQL for data wrangling and a range of GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GEE, GDAL) for spatial work. See the tech stack section for the full toolkit.
How can I get in touch?
Email is the easiest — you'll find it in the contact section just below this one.
Get In Touch
Let's build something amazing together
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you're looking to hire, collaborate, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!
Find Me
Based at University of Florida
Open to Opportunities
I'm currently looking for data scientist or GIS analyst roles.
Let's connect and discuss how I can help your team.