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Past Spatial Visualization Workshops

Initial Publication Date: April 15, 2011

Geovisualization Colloquium March 9, 2008 In collaboration with Carleton's LTC (Learning and Teaching Center) and Macalester College, we planned and conducted a one-day colloquium on geo-visualization. The colloquium was lead by four leading scholars on geo-visualization from the University of Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and San Diego. Topics covered include dynamic mapping, exploratory data analysis, three dimensional mapping, and multimedia mapping.

Grid-based Map Analysis Techniques and GIS Modeling March 19-21, 2008 In collaboration with Carleton's QuIRK (Quantitative Inquiry, Reasoning, and Knowledge) initiative and CISMI (Carleton Interdisciplinary Science and Math Initiative), we planned and conducted a two-day workshop on spatial modeling for eighteen faculty and five staff members. The workshop was facilitated by a leading GIS scholar and consultant, Dr. Joseph Berry, and was designed around a series of hands-on modeling case studies to help faculty incorporate spatial analysis into existing courses. But unlike the previous workshop, this one mainly focused on raster-based spatial analysis and modeling. In addition, the workshop introduced participants to the concepts and practices of geo-visualization with a hands-on component that allowed participants to practice integrating GPS (global positioning system), digital photo, audio, and video in order to produce a multi-media GIS.

Carleton Spatial Modeling Workshop December 3-5, 2007 In collaboration with SERC (the Carleton Science Education and Resource Center) we planned and conducted a three-day workshop on spatial modeling for thirteen faculty from the History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, Classics, Geology, Music, and Biology departments. In keeping with our promise of building on the work carried out by ENTS faculty in New Orleans, the entire workshop was designed using Katrina as a case study. In addition, the specific exercises were developed with an eye for easy incorporation into existing courses.