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Developing a Virtual Geologic Field Guide of Georgia Using ArcGIS Online
March 28, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gainesville Campus, Science Room 213
Coordinated by:
Katayoun Mobasher and Jeff Turk, University of North Georgia
Lakeisha Tate, City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
Dr. Bill Witherspoon
This workshop is funded by the UNG’s Presidential Scholar Award and CTLL
To register for this workshop click here.
The goals of this workshop are to:
-Build a new and expanding geological geodatabase for Georgia
-Provide an interactive field guide for students and everyone who is interested to know more about the geology around them
-Provide students with a field-like experience and identify the challenges students might face studying geology in Georgia
-Share ideas for successful strategies to improve the extisting geodatabase of Georgia
-Expand the network of geoscientists interested in promoting and supporting the developing of the geological geodatabase
There is no fee required to attend this workshop. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. We will meet at the geology laboratory, which is equipped with computers. Each participant is required to bring a tablet or smart phone to the workshop (IOS/Apple or Android would be compatible).
Program:
8:30 – 9:00 AM: Sign-in and breakfast (provided)
9:00 – 9:15 AM: Welcome, goals and introductions
9:15 – 9:45 AM: What is ArcGIS Online?
Speaker, Lakeisha Tate, City of Atlanta
9:45 – 10:45 AM: Attached to maps in Georgia: Geology overlays, placemarks, and cross-sections in Google Earth
Guest Speaker, Dr. Bill Witherspoon
10:45 – 11:00 AM: Coffee and tea break (provided)
11:00 – 11:45 AM: Creating an account on ArcGIS online, downloading the collector app, and joining the “Georgia Geoscientists” group. Introduction to the geodatabase and data collection procedure
Facilitator, Katayoun Mobasher, UNG
11:45 – 12:30 PM: Lunch (provided)
12:30 – 1:15 PM: Discussion groups, idea sharing and discussion
Facilitator, Jeff Turk, UNG, Institute of Environmental Spatial Analysis (IESA)
1:15 – 1:45 PM: Principles of Geological Photography
Guest Speaker, Mr. Joshua Hoynes, Professional Photographer
1:45 – 2:00 PM: Reflections and concluding remarks
Attendees must register ahead of time. To register please click here.
If you would like further information about the workshop, please contact one of the following conveners:
Katayoun Mobasher, katayoun.mobasher@ung.edu
Jeff Turk, jeff.turk@ung.edu
Lakeisha Tate, ltate@atlantaga.gov
Dr. Bill Witherspoon, bspoon1@gmail.com