The 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.
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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
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Monday, June 6, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EDT) 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. |
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EDT) 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: 1. Selections - by attribute or location 2. Clipping Data 3. Creating finalized maps No past knowledge of GIS or QGIS is needed |
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Monday, June 6, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EDT) 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 (EDT) 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. |
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
8:00am to 12:00pm (EDT) 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. |
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Monday, June 6, 2016
1:00pm to 5:00pm (EDT) Web Map Creation: Using Services, ArcGIS Online and Open Source Presented By: Vince DiNoto This hands on Exploratorium will explore the creation of webmaps which will include editable data sources. In this hands on Exploratorium Silverlight and Flex maps will be created as well as working with application maps in ArcGIS Online. Understanding of informational pathways will be explored as well OpenStreet Map and connecting with map services from other outside organizations. The participants should be able to create maps using Esri ArcMap software, but no knowledge of server technology is required. Monday, June 6, 2016
1:00pm to 5:00pm (EDT) Multispectral Imagery - Introduction to remote sensing concepts and use of imagery Presented By: Ann Johnson Imagery can provide more than a base map in GIS projects. The information from remote sensing can be used in many applications to analyze problems. This workshop will help you use multispectral imagery in your GIS projects. Resources will also be provided to develop modules or full courses in remote sensing. |
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
2:00pm to 4:00pm (EDT) Open Educational Forum All educators are invited to meet in discuss geospatial technology issues. This forum will provide an opportunity to explore commonalities including but not limited to: course organization, exercises, contextual examples and case studies. In addition those present will have the opportunities to discuss the changing nature of mapping and geospatial topics. Enrollment, recruitment, retention and institutional usage of geospatial technologies as well as other items of interest to those attending will be discussed. This session is open to all educators and those interested in education. |
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Monday, June 6, 2016
1:00pm to 5:00pm (EDT) Data Collection using High Accuracy GPS Presented By: Eric Muncy Using GPS to collect data has been around for a long time. But very few collect data using high accuracy GPS. We will look at GPS accuracy and the history of GPS technology. We will teach you how to use high accuracy GPS to collect data that can be brought in to a variety of formats including ESRI Shapefile, AutoCAD, Google Earth, and more. We will provide some examples of data collection projects that you may be use for your own classes. |
