GeoEd 2016 Conference
National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the 9th Annual National GeoEd Conference. Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest Campus will host GeoEd`16 in Louisville, KY on June 8, 2016.
Pre-conference workshops will be held on June 6th and 7th. Additional registration information will be forthcoming. Please check back soon!.
Confirmed Speakers:
-
Chris Cruz, GISP
-
Vince DiNoto, Director GeoTech Center
-
Bill Hodge, GISP | Executive Director GISCI
-
Dr. Michael Hauck, Executive Director of the Imaging and Geospatial Information Society – ASPRS
-
Razy Kased, GISP | Planner - Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council | Adjunct Faculty - Monroe Community College
-
Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D., GISP | Education Manager
-
Roberta (Bobbi) Lenczowski, Executive Director AmericaView
-
Darryl Murdock, Vice President of Professional Development USGIF
Pre-conference Exploratoriums
Monday, June 6, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
An Introduction to Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT): Why Remote Sensing is Becoming More Important
Presented By: Rich Schultz
This Exploratorium introduces geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and discusses its technologies, tradecraft, policies, capabilities, doctrines, activities, people, data and communities needed to produce geospatial intelligence in an integrated, multi-intelligence, multi-domain environment. GEOINT was created to describe and encompass both the standard and the advanced (integrated) capabilities of imagery, imagery intelligence and geospatial information. It was originally primarily connected to remote sensing, but now has branched out to other areas as well. This Exploratorium is for beginners up to intermediate audiences who are either brand new to GEOINT or are just starting out. It is NOT for the GEOINT guru or advanced user.
Monday, June 6, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
Field Data Collection
Presented By: Vince DiNoto
This hands on event will utilize both software driven data collection and hand sketching. The participant will learn how to collect data, build data sets, and share to other users. The methods will include using Field Papers, Collector and ArcGIS Online. Participants will need to have a smart device which has a true GPS to fully participate. Esri Collector app should be installed on the smart device prior to attending the Exploratorium. There are app version for both Apple and Android but not Windows. An understanding of maps is required, but no specific software knowledge is required, but very useful. Field Papers give the user the ability to modify maps without the need of a GPS through paper sketching and uploading onto Open Street Map. Collector utilize the power of a GIS System and the GPS to create layers of information that can be viewed on multiple devices.
Monday, June 6, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
Introduction to Open Source GIS: QGIS
Presented By: Tom Mueller
QGIS is a powerful free open source GIS software package that runs on Windows, OSX and Linux. This Exploratorium will introduce the participants to the basics of GIS using QGIS. At the end of the Exploratorium, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of open source GIS
2. Add data into QGIS
3. Analyze data through certain tools including:
A. Selections - by attribute or location
B. Clipping Data
C. Creating finalized maps
No past knowledge of GIS or QGIS is needed
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EST)
An Introduction to Drones: Getting to Know sUAS Lingo and Safety
Presented By: Rich Schultz and Wing Cheung
Small, unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) or “drones” have become popular in mainstream society for a host of practical and professional applications. The use of sUAS for geospatial applications is evolving with time, but knowing how to fly and relevant FAA regulations is critical for safe flight operations. This Exploratorium introduces sUAS safety considerations in commercial and recreational applications, discusses the differences between sUAS types, presents photogrammetry considerations, and presents the use of mapping software to produce geospatial models. Drones will be flown in the venue auditorium during this session. This Exploratorium is applicable to the new sUAS user or those interested in drones for remote sensing use. Not for the experienced drone user.
Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Online
Presented By: Joseph J. Kerski
You may use ArcGIS Online for its rich array of base maps and thematic layers for your GIS projects, but did you also know that it contains a growing and powerful set of spatial analysis tools? Join Geographer and Education Manager Joseph Kerski as we explore how to analyze data spatially efficiently and quickly in ArcGIS Online for teaching and research, using map overlay, routing, proximity, spatial statistics, and other tools.