Presenter: Sarah Thompson (winner of a 2009 ASPRS student research scholarship)

Subject: GIS Applications: Cow Manure, Stream Quality, and Salmon Death

Sarah Thompson will give an intriguing presentation describing methods for employing GIS to solve environmental problems caused by human agricultural practices.  Her research focuses on the detrimental effects of cow manure runoff on stream health and salmon survival.

We will also be announcing awesome opportunities for research and conference travel funding!

Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Cramer Hall, Room 413

This event is free and all are welcome!

Free refreshments will be provided!
 
 
Ian Madin (DOGAMI) will present the geology fall seminar on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 4:00-5:00 pm in 108 Wilkinson Hall.  The title of the seminar is “Lidar in Oregon: New Data Promises Exciting Discoveries and Lots of Fun.”

Refreshments are served prior to the seminar. Everyone welcome!
 
 
Here are the links to the maps I showed in class on thursday - just click on the names to follow the link.   

American Vice: Mapping the 7 Deadly Sins - Wired Magazine

Manhattan Project - Wildlife Conservation Society
 
 

From the blog, GIS & Science, this is a good overview of how GIS can help organizations, governments, and businesses in a variety of ways. 

Follow the link or click here:  http://gisandscience.com/2009/09/14/top-five-benefits-of-gis/