GeoTech Center Monthly Webinars
Geo-Capacity Building in Europe
Presented By: Karl Dohnert, Consultant, President, EUROGEO
May 18, 2016
2:00pm (ET) to 3:00pm (ET)
Abstract
Geo business is booming in Europe. Projects like GeoSkills Plus have shown that in many countries, demand for a geospatial workforce is not being met by supply. Central administration (the European Commission and Ministries of Education) seem largely unaware of the problems being faced by the industry. I suggest that more radical change in education is necessary, integrating Geo-ICT in different education sectors. In order to achieve this, connecting all stakeholders will be essential. This webinar reports on initiatives to support and enhance geospatial education in Europe and specifically those undertaken with the European Association of Geographers. It suggests the importance of 'hidden work' developing a strong lobby for geospatial education for all and sets out goals and new projects to redress the situation.
Karl Donert is a consultant and education specialist. He is Director of the European Centre of Excellence, digital-earth.eu, based at Salzburg University, Austria and Director of Innovative Learning Network. He is President of EUROGEO (the European Association of Geographers), a UK National Teaching Fellow. He is Adjunct Professor at the University of Salzburg and was coordinator of the HERODOT Network for Geography in higher education.
He is Vice President of the Democracy, Social Cohesion and Global Challenges group at the Council of Europe, an expert to the European Commission in Brussels, an elected member of Academea Europea.
He researches and publishes widely on many aspects of geographical education, citizenship, the use of geo-media and new technologies and on the state of Geography in Europe.
Latest Developments in Oceanographic Applications of GIS
Presented By: Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri
April 13, 2016
2:00pm (ET) to 3:00pm (ET)
Abstract
This talk will provide an overview of how intuitive data analytics and visualization tools in geographic information systems (GIS) to inform ocean science both at sea and ashore. Increasingly, GIS is part of the collaboration between ocean scientists, computer scientists, and information scientists to solve complex scientific questions. Successfully addressing scientific problems, including for regional decision- and policy-making within coastal zone management and marine spatial planning, requires integrative and innovative approaches to analyzing, modeling, and developing extensive and diverse data sets. Contributing viable solutions to these problems is part of an emerging science agenda for the ocean sciences, including the ocean GIS initiative at Esri. And further, in the brave new world of science communication we know that scientists can be powerful storytellers as well. We may get the idea from maps, perhaps occasionally from graphs, but we are hardwired to understand stories. Every single scientific success is perfect fodder for a narrative structure. In that vein, the talk will conclude with an introduction to "story maps" as a fast and simple platform for telling compelling stories with ocean science data, including photos, videos, sounds, and sensor dashboards.
Recording URL: http://216.69.2.80/GeoTech/Website/Webinars/Dawn Wright.mp4
Dawn Wrights Presentation
Video for slide 31 of Dawn's Presentation
Dr. Dawn Wright is chief scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (aka Esri), a world-leading geographic information system (GIS) software, research and development company. As chief scientist, Dr. Wright aids in formulating and advancing the intellectual agenda for the environmental, conservation, climate, and ocean sciences aspect of Esri's work, while also representing Esri to the national/international scientific community. She maintains an affiliated faculty appointment as Professor of Geography and Oceanography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
Dr. Wright’s research interests include geographic information science; ocean informatics and cyberinfrastructure; benthic terrain and habitat characterization; and the processing and interpretation of high-resolution bathymetry, video, and underwater photographic images. She has authored or co-authored more than 130 articles and five books on marine geographic information systems, hydrothermal activity and tectonics of mid-ocean ridges, and marine data modeling and cyberinfrastructure. Dr. Wright has participated in over 20 oceanographic research expeditions worldwide, including 10 legs of the Ocean Drilling Program, three dives in the deep submergence vehicle Alvin and twice in the Pisces V. Her fieldwork has taken her to some of the most geologically active regions of the planet, including the East Pacific Rise, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the Juan de Fuca Ridge, the Tonga Trench, and volcanoes under the Japan Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Dr. Wright serves on the Science Advisory Boards of NOAA, the EPA, and Conservation International, as well as many journal editorial boards. She is a AAAS Fellow, as well as a fellow of Stanford University's Leopold Leadership Program. In 2007, she was named U.S. Professor of the Year for the State of Oregon by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Dr. Wright holds an Individual Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physical Geography and Marine Geology from UC-Santa Barbara, an M.S. in Oceanography from Texas A&M, and a B.S. cum laude in Geology from Wheaton College (Illinois). Other interests include road cycling, apricot green tea gummy bears, 18th-century pirates, her dog Sally, and Spongebob Squarepoints. Follow her on Twitter @deepseadawn
Drone Law for Geospatial Professionals and Educators - Present and Future Considerations
Presented By: Jonathan B. Rupprecht, Esq.
March 16, 2016
2:00pm (ET) to 3:00pm (ET)
Abstract
Geospatial professionals and educators are seeing unmanned aircraft technology take off- literally. The technology is here and the needs are great, but one of the major barriers to entry is the legal aspects for drones. The FAA considers drones to be aircraft; thus, they are subject to the Federal Aviation Regulations. This causes many individuals to ask questions.
In this presentation, the presenter will discuss: (1) the different types of aircraft and what is legally required for each to fly, (2) the operational problems that public and commercial drone operations have under the Federal Aviation Regulations, (3) legal issues from a state and local level that can affect your operations, (4) what the future holds, and (5) what you can now do to successfully position yourself for the future.
Jonathan B. Rupprecht is a drone lawyer and a commercial pilot with single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. He is also an airplane flight instructor and instrument flight instructor. Newsweek, Politico, NPR, Marketwatch, The Independent, Motherboard, and many other sources have cited or quoted him. Jonathan obtained a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from Florida International University School of Law. Jonathan authored Drones: Their Many Civilian Uses and the U.S. Laws Surrounding Them. He later was an advisor for one of the amicus briefs for the highly publicized Huerta v. Pirker case. He co-authored a legal treatise on unmanned aircraft that is being published by the American Bar Association. Jonathan is currently practicing drone law in South Florida at his firm Rupprecht Law, P.A. (www.jrupprechtlaw.com).
Drones Flying Free 2016
We are pleased to announce the following expert speakers for Drones Flying Free 2016 which takes place on Wednesday, February 17th. Drones Flying Free is a virtual exploration of issues, insights and integration of unmanned aerial vehicles. Attend live from the comfort of your office, home office or mobile device.
Alan Perlman
Founder & CEO UAV Coach.
Ron Behrendt
Behron & Associates
Cody Benkelman
Technical Product Manager - Imagery, Esri
Paul Schneider, GISP
Transmission Line Support, Georgia Power
Chris Cruz, GISP
Park Management & Geospatial Technology,
West Valley College
All recordings, slide decks, and resources can be found here: http://drones.directionsmag.com.