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Geospatial Analytics Dissertation Defense: Kimia Karimi

Online NC

Defense Presentation Title: Assessing Spatio-Temporal Variability in Watershed Nutrient Loadings Using Statistical-Mechanistic Modeling Advisor: Dr. Dan Obenour, faculty fellow and associate professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Abstract: Nutrient pollution is a global concern that threatens surface water quality. This research focuses on characterizing critical nutrient loading and retention rates to…

Pests and Pathogens Research Showcase

Online NC

NC State works alongside leading industry, government and academic partners to solve global challenges. The Pests and Pathogens Research Showcase is an opportunity to learn what NC State researchers are doing to better understand, model and manage agricultural pests and pathogens. The showcase is also a chance to learn how public-private partnerships with industry can help bring new…

GIS Week: Coffee & Viz

Online NC

Exploring Race and Place through Data: The W.E.B. Du Bois Visualization Exhibit In addition to his substantial contributions to sociology and civil rights activism, W.E.B. Du Bois was an early champion of using data to investigate and highlight the history and reality of Black Americans. In particular, Du Bois’s visualization contributions to the 1900 Exposition…

Geospatial Analytics Dissertation Defense: Nikki Inglis

Online NC

Dissertation Title: Temporally dynamic viewscapes for modeling the past and future of visual landscape amenities Advisor: Dr. Jelena Vukomanovic, Faculty Fellow, Center for Geospatial Analytics; Assistant Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Abstract: The visual connection humans make with the 3-dimensional elements of their surrounding landscape––known as a viewscape––is the primary way people…

Race and Place Seminar Series: Panel Discussion

Online NC

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Academia Panel Bethany Cutts, Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, Stacy Nelson (Interim Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, College of Natural Resources; Faculty Fellow, Center for Geospatial Analytics; Professor, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources) Watch a closed-captioned video of the discussion on YouTube. The Race and Place seminar series is intended to…

Race and Place Seminar: Jennifer Richmond-Bryant

Online NC

Jennifer Richmond-Bryant Faculty Fellow, Center for Geospatial Analytics; Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Presentation Title Disparities in air pollution burdens by race and income across the US Watch a closed-captioned video of the presentation on YouTube. Bio Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of the Practice in North…

Geospatial Analytics Dissertation Defense: Megan Coffer

Online NC

Dissertation Title: Eyes in the sky lend support for water quality monitoring across inland and coastal environments Advisor: Dr. Helena Mitasova, Associate Director of Geovisualization, Center for Geospatial Analytics; Professor, Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Abstract: Satellite remote sensing can complement field observations by offering improved spatial and temporal resolutions, collecting imagery more…

Race and Place Seminar: Mickey Fearn

Online NC

Mickey Fearn Professor of the Practice (2013–2020), College of Natural Resources Deputy Director for Communications and Community Assistance (2008–2013), National Park Service Presentation Title The importance of your eco-system Watch a closed-captioned video of the presentation on YouTube. Bio Mickey Fearn has been a public servant and parks, recreation and conservation professional for over 50…