2012 Harvard CGA Conference: Re-mapping Africa in GIS: From Humanities to Health: March 29-30, 2012

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2012 Harvard CGA Conference: Re-mapping Africa in GIS: From Humanities to Health

 This two-day conference, to be held on March 29-30, 2012, brings together scholars on GIS and Africa to share their knowledge and experiences; to explore the potential of geospatial methods in the social sciences, further humanities scholarship by critically engaging GIS methods, and promote interdisciplinary collaborative research in health and humanities in the continent of Africa. WorldMap training and demo are offered on March 29. Keynote address by Patrick Vinck “Putting Peace on the Map,” lightning talks, and panel discussion will be on March 30. To view details and register: http://gis.harvard.edu/conference
 
Two competitions for excellence in GIS are held in conjunction with this conference.

Posters and videos will be considered from Harvard students for:

Submission deadline for both prizes is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 27th.

‘GIS & Spatial Thinking in the Undergraduate Curriculum’ conference at Bucknell University November 16-18, 2012

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Bucknell University is seeking panelists and participants for a fall 2012 conference, “GIS & Spatial Thinking in the Undergraduate Curriculum” 
  • What: Workshop on current challenges and emerging opportunities in GIS and spatial analysis in undergraduate teaching and research
  • When: November 16-18, 2012
  • Where: Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
  • Who: Designed for Faculty and GIS/IT staff with an interest in using GIS for teaching and/or research in higher education. Although the workshop is oriented towards the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, participants from any type of higher education institution are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

**Information on cost, registration & how to submit papers and posters is coming soon**

 
About the conference:
Bucknell University is hosting this conference to discuss and identify some of the current challenges and emerging opportunities in using GIS and spatial analysis in higher education teaching and research.   We expect the meeting to be a ‘problem-solving’ workshop wherein faculty specialists from various disciplines can share tools, methods and resources for integrating GIS and spatial analysis into their work and GIS/IT staff can learn about the discipline-specific ‘spatial’ needs and goals of faculty.
Desired outcomes from the workshop include: (1) providing mutual support for imaginative and challenging applications of spatial technology in undergraduate education; (2) fostering potential collaborative efforts between and within participant schools, such as joint research initiatives and/or shared resources for data, web maps and teaching materials, and; (3) creating a regional community of faculty & GIS/IT staff to interact on a regular basis, share information, and exchange ideas about the priorities identified during the workshop.
Tentative sessions include: (1) Quantitative Analysis & Scientific/Technical Applications of GIS; (2) Mapping Human Activity – Qualitative Analysis with GIS; (3) GIS in Pedagogy; (4) GIS in Higher Education Outreach & Service Learning; and (5) Software & Data Issues in GIS Instruction
This conference is hosted by Bucknell University Library & IT Division

Connecticut Geographic Alliance Meeting – March 22, 2012 from 4:30-6:30pm

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The Connecticut Geographic Alliance (CGA) needs your help.  Are you interested in promoting Geography among Connecticut school children?  Do you look for Professional development opportunities to support your teaching of Geography?  Do you like to collaborate with colleagues about Geography? CGA is looking for individuals who are passionate about Geography, passionate about teaching, and passionate about helping children become Geographically literate in the 21st century.
For the past year CGA has gone through a thorough introspective strategic planning process.  A strategic planning team, with support from CGA’s Steering Committee, collaborated to complete this process.  The goal of this was to reflect on CGA’s work to promote Geographic literacy over the last 20+ years and to see how we could build off of our strengths to continue to promote Geographic literacy for the next 20 years.  During this time we reflected on and amended the organization’s mission, vision, and objectives.  Our website, www.ctgeoalliance.org has been updated to reflect the changes.
Additionally, we worked to restructure the alliance to align with the amended mission, vision, and objectives.  The Steering Committee structure has been altered to a clearly defined five committee structure supporting our new CGA Coordinator, UConn Geography Department Faculty member, Dr. Andrew Ballantine.  This arrangement  will be supported by an Advisory Board as well.   Please review the structure included below:
The Connecticut Geographic Alliance invites you to look at this as an opportunity to participate in the promotion of Geography in Connecticut.  CGA is looking for individuals in each of the areas outlined to serve as committee members and/or leaders.  This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role with something about which you are passionate.
CGA is hosting an informational meeting to see what role you can play in promoting Geography in the state of Connecticut.
This meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Connecticut’s Department of Geography (Room 420) in the CLAS Building on the Storrs campus (215 Glenbrook Road).
Food will be served.  Friends will be made.  And the promotion of Geographic Education in Connecticut will continue in full.

For additional information contact:

Tom Brodnitzki
CGA Co-Coordinator
860-463-5107

tbrodnitzki@gmail.com

Climate Impact, Mitigation, and Adaptation (CIMA) – March 26-29, 2012 at UConn Storrs

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The University of Connecticut is hosting a series of presentations and events March 26-29, 2012 focused on Climate Impact, Mitigation, and Adaptation (CIMA): A Reflection of Our Future. Included below is a list of events and for more information visit the Climate Impact and Adaptation (CIMA) website at: http://cima.cese.uconn.edu/

 MONDAY – 26 MARCH 2012


Wilbur Cross, North Reading Room
Opening Ceremonies & Signing of Sustainability Commitment (3:00 to 5:00)

  • President Susan Herbst, University of Connecticut
  • Professor Gene Likens, Member of the National Academy of Sciences & Board of Trustees Distinguished Research Professor
  • Commissioner Daniel Esty, CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

TUESDAY – 27 MARCH 2012
Konover Auditorium, Dodd Center
Mark Hertsgaard (12:00 to 1:00)
“How ‘Generation Hot’ Can Fight Climate Change … and Win”

Bishop Center, Rooms 7A & 7B
Climate Impact Expo:  Actions for Cool Communities (6:30 to 9:00)
Mark Hertsgaard Featured Speaker
“Inspiring Our Communities To Fight Global Warming”
Interactive Town Discussion:  Local & Regional Climate Adaptation Strategies

WEDNESDAY – 28 MARCH 2012
Student Union, North Lobby
Interactive Eco-Footprint Exhibit (9:00 to 5:00)

Student Union, South Lobby
Research Presentations by Students & Faculty Members (9:00 to 5:00)

Student Union, Theater
Green Careers & Organic Agriculture Panel Discussion (3:00 to 4:00)

THURSDAY – 29 MARCH 2012
Konover Auditorium, Dodd Center – 4:00 to 5:30
Provost Peter Nicholls
“UConn’s Academic Plan & the Environment”

Dr. Michael Mann
“The Hockey Stick: On the Front Lines in the Climate Wars”

Art Exhibit  – 19 MARCH to 22 APRIL 2012
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship Art Exhibit – 19 March to 22 April – Stevens Gallery, Homer Babbidge Library

CLEAR Spring 2012 Community and Natural Resources Planning Program Workshops

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The Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) Community and Natural Resources Planning Program is pleased to announce two upcoming workshop series – in northwestern and southeastern CT. These workshops will present illustrations and examples of innovative tools and techniques to help towns plan for their future. Refreshments and take-home materials will be provided. Don’t miss them! 
Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis.  See below for details and online registration. 
Questions?  Contact Susan Westa @ susan.westa@uconn.edu or 860-774-9600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            860-774-9600      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext. 24

Northwestern CT Workshop Series
 Sponsored by Northwestern CT COG & Litchfield Hills CEO
Co-sponsored by Northwest Conservation District, Northwest CT Planning Collaborative & Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
TIME: All Workshops @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Development Alternatives – Susan Westa
DATE: March 29th, 2012
LOCATION: Cornwall Town Hall
Growth & Community Character – Paula Stahl
DATE: April 23rd, 2012
LOCATION: UConn Torrington
Economic Development – Paula Stahl
DATE: May 8th, 2012
LOCATION: Cornwall Town Hall
Affordable Housing – Bruce Hyde
DATE: May 17th, 2012
LOCATION: UConn Torrington

Southeastern CT Workshop  Series
Sponsored by Southeastern CT COG
TIME: All Workshops @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: All Workshops at SCCOG
  
Economic Development Strategies – Paula Stahl
DATE: March 13th, 2012
Growth & Community Character – Paula Stahl
DATE: April 18th, 2012
Planning For the Future of Your Town – Susan Westa
DATE: April 25th, 2012
Win-Win of Subdivision Design – Paula Stahl
DATE: May 16th, 2012
Using CLEAR Web Tools for Local Planning – C Arnold
DATE: May 30th, 2012
  

GIS and Public Health Workshop, University at Albany School of Public Health, April 24-25, 2012

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GIS and Public Health Workshop, University at Albany School of Public Health, April 24-25, 2012
The 8th Annual GIS and Public Health Day will be held on Tuesday, April 24th at the University at Albany School of Public Health in Rensselaer, NY.  The theme of the workshop is public participatory GIS.  In addition to formal presentations on April 24th, there will be a training day on April 25th.  At this time, two classes are scheduled:  one day-long class in which participants will learn how to collect information and pictures for display on the internet as interactive maps (fee, limited enrollment); half-day class in which participants will learn how to create maps with SAS/Graph (no fee, no limit on attendees).
More details are available on the conference web site … http://www.albany.edu/sph/cphce/gis_2012.shtml
and that web site will always have the most recent workshop and training information.  The web site includes a “Contact Us” link for questions.   The fee for the conference is only $30 (includes continental breakfast and lunch) while the training day fee is only $15.  Registration is now open.
For details about past conferences, see … http://www.albany.edu/~msz03/

CT GIS User to User Network Meeting – March 30

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Mark your Calendars!

The Connecticut GIS User to User Network will hold their Spring Quarterly Meeting on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the University of Connecticut, Greater Hartford Campus at 85 Lawler Road West Hartford, Connecticut  in room 104 of the Hi-Tech Classroom Building (HITC) [View Campus Map].

The meeting will start with networking opportunities at 8:30 AM and the first presentation will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Among the presenters and presentations will be Mr. Tyler Kleykamp from the State Office of Policy and Management. He will be speaking on the recent Governor’s Bill Number 5027 regarding the impacts on the Connecticut Geospatial Council and future plans regarding GIS in the State of Connecticut.

Virtual Attendance via Live Stream!
For those of you unable to physically attend the meeting, you can attend this meeting virtually! To attend this meeting virtually please register via the link below. Participants registering for the virtual stream will be sent an email one day prior to the event with connection details and users will also be able to ask questions virtually.

Register Here for Virtual Meeting


Cost:
Free!

Parking: 
Parking is available in the parking lot on Trout Brook Road  [Map]

View the Live Stream at: http://ustre.am/J8GC or via the video window below. The live stream will begin at 9:00am on Friday March 30, 2012 and will end by 12:00pm.

Free live streaming by Ustream

CLEAR Land Use Academy Basic and Advanced Training Sessions

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 The 2012 Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) Connecticut Land Use Academy is now available. Included below is the listing of upcoming sessions:

Advanced Training Academy

CLEAR’s Advanced Training Academy held on November 5 was a huge success. As a result, we have added another Advanced Training Academy for March 31, 2012. The Academy will be held on the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus.
The Advanced Land Use Academy training is a departure from the Basic Training that we usually offer. In response to feedback from both professional planners and land use commissioners, we are offering an all-day advanced course that will cover three topics in-depth. This training will include plenty of time for audience participation, questions, observations, etc.

4.75 AICP CM credits pending

Basic Training Academy

The next Basic Training Academy will be held on April 21, 2012 in Haddam at the University of Connecticut Middlesex Cooperative Extension Center.

See Basic Training Details

For a complete listing of the schedule and to register visit: http://clear.uconn.edu/lua/index.htm

CLEAR Spring/Summer GIS/GPS Training Schedule

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Are you interested in learning more about GIS, Model Building, Python Scripting and more? The Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) has just opened registration for their Geopatial Workshop series. Be sure to register quickly as these sessions to fill up fast!

Included below is a brief listing of the workshops available and visit http://clear.uconn.edu/geospatial for more details about these training opportunities.

Upcoming Courses

Dates

Registration Info


Geospatial Technologies at Work: An Introduction to GIS [more]

April 18-20
June 20-22

Creating and Using Geospatial Models: Introduction to ModelBuilder [more]
April 25

Developing Custom Geoprocessing Tools: An Introduction to Python Scripting [more]
May 1-2

Coming Soon!
Using ArcGIS.com to Create and Share Interactive Web Maps

Early Summer 2012
Coming soon!

Mashup Madness: Using Google Tools to Create Maps on the Web [more]

TBD

Pictures, Points & Places:
An Introduction to GPS [more]
June 14-15

A Look at Educational Attainment in the United States, Live on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” – February 24, 2012

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On Friday, Feb. 24th, 2012 from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m., Kurt Bauman, chief of the U.S. Census Education and Social Stratification Branch, will appear live on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” to discuss today’s release of several educational attainment reports. His presentation will include a rich mix of statistical visualizations and discussion, including a public call-in segment. This is part of a weekly Friday series called “America by the Numbers” that features the federal statistical agencies.

You are invited to tune in and watch the program. C-SPAN is available live through the Internet at .
For more information and to view the presentation graphs, please visit the following link, which will be live Friday morning (Feb. 24, 2012): http://www.census.gov/newsroom/cspan/educ/index.html