Workshops

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

GIS for the Classroom: Teaching Geographic Concepts with ArcGIS Tuesday, April 5: 8:30am – 11:30pm Organizer/Instructor: Angela Lee, ESRI; Ann Johnson, ESRI Workshop Capacity: 16 Cost/person: $60 (includes refreshments)

GIS can be used to teach geographic concepts such as population dynamics, plate tectonics, and human-environment interaction. This workshop provides an introduction to using ArcGIS in the context of introductory geography courses (e.g., World Geography or Physical Geography). Workshop participants will learn how to explore geographic data through maps and charts. The workshop also will introduce curricular resources available for using GIS in a variety of classroom settings. GIS for the Classroom assumes no previous knowledge of computer mapping or GIS technology. Some computer experience is recommended. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Spatial Analysis and 3-D Visualization with ArcGIS Tuesday, April 5: 1pm – 4pm Organizer/Instructor: Angela Lee, ESRI; Ann Johnson, ESRI Workshop Capacity: 16 Cost/person: $60 (includes refreshments) FULL

GIS is a powerful tool for spatial analysis and 3-D visualization of spatial data covering a variety of topics from terrain to crime statistics to atmospheric data. This workshop introduces tools available inside ArcGIS for spatial analysis, including proximity analysis and buffering, map algebra, and surface analysis. In addition it covers tools for visualizing and analyzing 3-dimensional data, such as visibility analysis and volumetric analysis. Spatial Analysis and 3-D Visualization with ArcGIS assumes no previous experience of ArcGIS. However, some previous knowledge of GIS concepts and spatial data types is recommended. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Writing and Publishing for Early Career Faculty Wednesday, April 6: 8am – 12pm Organizer/Instructor: Dydia DeLyser, Louisiana State University; Steve Herbert, University of Washington; Daniel Sui, Texas A & M University Workshop Capacity: 25 Cost/person: $20 (includes refreshments and handouts)

Writing and publishing are critical for success in the academic world. This workshop – building on those offered at the popular Geography Faculty Development Workshops at the University of Colorado – will guide participants through writing and publishing processes. Participants will discuss and share techniques for writing more productively and will be offered “insiders” perspectives on publishing from experienced instructors and journal editors. This workshop is intended for early career faculty. ABD students are also welcome. This workshop is sponsored by the AAG Committee for College Geography and the Geography Faculty Development Alliance. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Writing Proposals for NSF Geography and Regional Science Research Grants (NSF1) Wednesday, April 6: 10am – 11:45am Organizer/Instructor: Gregory Chu, National Science Foundation; Thomas Baerwald, National Science Foundation Workshop Capacity: 50 There is no fee to attend this workshop.

This is a workshop intended for faculty members and professional geographers (not graduate students) who engage in research in geography and regional science and wish to learn about how to prepare proposals for a regular research grant. Program officers from the Geography and Regional Science Program at the National Science Foundation will discuss ways to improve the quality of a proposal and common fallacies to avoid in writing a competitive grant. Discussions will be followed by a question and answer opportunity. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment.

Effective Teaching for Early Career Faculty Wednesday, April 6: 1pm – 5pm Organizer/Instructor: Eric J. Fournier, Samford University; Mark Francek, Central Michigan University Workshop Capacity: 25 Cost/person: $20 (includes refreshments and handouts)

Effective teaching forms the foundation for a successful professional career. This workshop – building on those offered at the popular Geography Faculty Development Workshops at the University of Colorado – will help participants be better teachers. Topics will include: preparing for a new class; developing a syllabus; alignment of course objectives, methods, and assessment; experimenting with active learning, and classroom management. This workshop is intended for early career faculty. ABD students are also welcome. This workshop is sponsored by the AAG Committee for College Geography and the Geography Faculty Development Alliance. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Grid-based Map Analysis and GIS Modeling Wednesday, April 6: 1pm – 5pm Organizer/Instructor: Joseph K. Berry, University of Denver Workshop Capacity: 25 Cost/person: $35 (includes refreshments, workbook and CD)

The workshop focuses on the fundamental concepts, considerations and applications of grid-based analytical operations used in GIS modeling. These capabilities are common in most commercial software systems, yet a large portion of GIS users are minimally aware of their underlying theory, practical use and broad array of potential applications. The half-day workshop uses lecture and numerous “real-time” demonstrations to clearly present the following topics: 1) Maps as Data (Discrete map objects vs. continuous geographic space; Points, lines, polygons and surfaces; Grid data types, structures and display); 2) Surface Modeling and Spatial Data Mining (Point density analysis; Spatial interpolation; Map comparison; Map similarity; Clustering mapped data; Map regression); 3) Spatial Analysis (Fundamental analytical classes of reclassifying, overlaying, measuring distance and characterizing neighborhoods; Suitability mapping; Measuring effective distance/connectivity; Visual exposure analysis; Analyzing landscape structure); 4) GIS Modeling (Modeling structure; Processing hierarchy and analysis levels; Calibrating and weighting model criteria; Simulating alternative scenarios and perspectives). If preferred, participants may bring a laptop computer to install course materials. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Looking for Data? ASTER and MODIS Wednesday, April 6: 1pm – 5pm Organizer/Instructor: Carolyn Gacke, LP DAAC; Bobbie Van Batavia, LP DAAC Workshop Capacity: 50 Cost/person: $10

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate/Earth-Sun System/Data and Services/Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) presents a workshop that describes the ASTER and MODIS instruments, which operate on the Earth Observing System’s (EOS) Terra and Aqua satellites. Information on these instruments, along with the specific properties of the data will be discussed. Next, we will walk through the methods of locating these data on-line, review available data sets through quick look browse images, and will discuss methods to order these data to be delivered to your desktop. This is an introductory level workshop, so no ASTER or MODIS experience is required. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Writing Proposals for NSF Geography and Regional Science Dissertation Grants (NSF3) Thursday, April 7: 8am – 9:45am Organizer/Instructor: Gregory Chu, National Science Foundation; Thomas Baerwald, National Science Foundation Workshop Capacity: 50 There is no fee to attend this workshop.

This is a workshop intended for doctoral students in Geography and Regional Science who wish to learn about how to prepare proposals for a Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRI). DDRI grants may be requested up to $12,000 to help doctoral candidates with their research needs. Program officers from the Geography and Regional Science Program at the National Science Foundation will discuss the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of writing a competitive grant followed by a question and answer opportunity. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment.

Educational Resources for Spatial Thinking: AAG Initiatives Thursday, April 7: 10am – 12pmOrganizer/Instructor: Phil Gersmehl, New York Center for Geographic Learning; Michael Solem, AAG Workshop Capacity: 50 Cost/person: $5 (includes handouts and software CD)

Recent brain-scanning research seems to suggest that some kinds of spatial thinking involve neural structures and networks that are different from those used for verbal, mathematical, or historical reasoning. This implies that different modes of pedagogy might be appropriate for teaching some geographic concepts and skills. The first part of this session will describe a taxonomy of spatial thinking skills, which forms one basis for a FIPSE-funded AAG project to design materials for teaching analytical geography. The second part will review some early drafts of materials that the project is creating and testing to help students develop spatial-thinking skills. Review copies of some of the draft multimedia units will be available on CDs in the event that some participants wish to bring their own laptop computers (be sure the laptop battery is fully charged, as there are a limited number of outlets in the room). The CD units are designed to be used in one-computer classrooms as well as computer labs and at home. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment.

The French-American Hybrids: Wines from the Plains and Beyond Thursday, April 7: 3pm – 5pm Organizer/Instructor: George F. McCleary, Jr., University of Kansas Workshop Capacity: 40 Cost/person: $30 (includes wines that will be sampled)

Outside of California, little wine is produced in the United States ... but this production is unique, expanding, and exciting. Much of this expansion is based on wine made using French-American hybrid grapes. Scattered across the country, small wineries produce excellent and outstanding wines using, for example, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Chancellor, and Chambourcin, climate-hardy and pest-resistant varieties that are generally unknown ... and untasted. This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the spatial extent of these grape varieties and examine a selection of the wines. Individuals must be 21 years of age to attend this workshop. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Writing Proposals for NSF Geography and Regional Career Grants (NSF2) Thursday, April 7: 3pm – 4:45pm Organizer/Instructor: Gregory Chu, National Science Foundation; Thomas Baerwald, National Science Foundation Workshop Capacity: 50 There is no fee to attend this workshop.

This is a workshop intended for Geography and Regional Science faculty members at the Assistant Professor Rank who are in tenure-track positions and wish to learn about how to prepare proposals for a CAREER Grant. Program officers from the Geography and Regional Science Program at the National Science Foundation will discuss some of the rules associated with this particular grant, the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of writing a competitive grant, followed by a question and answer opportunity. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Writing Proposals for NSF Geography and Regional Science Research Grants (NSF4) Friday, April 8: 8am – 9:45am Organizer/Instructor: Gregory Chu, National Science Foundation; Thomas Baerwald, National Science Foundation Workshop Capacity: 50 There is no fee to attend this workshop.

This is a workshop intended for faculty members and professional geographers (not graduate students) who engage in research in geography and regional science and wish to learn about how to prepare proposals for a regular research grant. Program officers from the Geography and Regional Science Program at the National Science Foundation will discuss ways to improve the quality of a proposal and common fallacies to avoid in writing a competitive grant. Discussions will be followed by a question and answer opportunity. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment.

Wine Tasting Geography – Wines of the Lodi California Appellation Friday, April 8: 1pm – 2:45pm Organizer/Instructor: Percy H. Dougherty, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Mark Chandler, Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission Workshop Capacity: 45 Cost/person: $30 (includes wines that will be sampled)

Taste the influence of geographic factors on wines produced from seven distinct subappellations of the Lodi American Viticultural Area, an up and coming California premium wine region. Recognition of the unique geographic and climatological conditions led to the establishment of Lodi American Viticultural Area (a.k.a. “appellation”) in 1986. Once thought of as one homogeneous valley floor environment, recent experience highlights a wide range of terroirs. Identify wine variations resulting from microclimates, the impact of Pacific breezes, and the influence of soils of varying ages developed on Sierra Nevada alluvial fans in the east to bay delta deposits in the west. Individuals must be 21 years of age to attend this workshop. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Wine Tasting Geography – Wines of Colorado Friday, April 8: 3pm – 4:45pm Organizer/Instructor: Percy H. Dougherty, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Doug Casky, Colorado Wine Industry Board Workshop Capacity: 45 Cost/person: $30 (includes wines that will be sampled)

Today, more than four dozen wineries are located throughout the State of Colorado, from the metropolitan areas of the Front Range to the resorts of the mountains. The federal government designates two regions in western Colorado as American Viticultural Areas. The first and larger is the Grand Valley, along the Colorado River, and the second is West Elks, surrounding Paonia and Hotchkiss on the banks of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The majority of Colorado’s wines come from those two areas, as well as nearby vineyards in Delta and Montrose counties. Taste the terroir differences in this workshop. Individuals must be 21 years of age to attend. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

Internationalizing Geography Education Friday April 8: 10am – 12pm Organizer/Instructor: Michael Solem, AAG; Waverly Ray, Texas State Univ. Workshop Capacity: 20 Cost/person: $ 0 (includes handouts)

The Online Center for Global Geography Education, a project based at the Association of American Geographers and funded by the National Science Foundation, currently offers three instructional modules: Population, Nationalism, and Global Economy. The modules were designed with the blackboard e-learning platform to link student in different countries for collaborative projects that promote understanding of geographic concepts, provide practice using geographic skills, and deepen awareness of international perspectives about contemporary global issues. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for geography faculty and graduate students to learn how they can use the modules to internationalize their courses and join a growing international community dedicated to collaborative teaching.AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Intermediate Image Classification Saturday, April 9: 9am – 4pm (meet at AAG registration desk at 8am) Organizer/Instructor: James B. Campbell, Virginia Tech; Randolph Wynne, Virginia Tech Workshop Capacity: 18 Cost/person: $50 (includes refreshments, handouts and computer lab use)

This workshop is intended for those who are familiar with the basics of digital image classification, but require additional experience and perspectives on topics such as evaluation of training data, use of object-oriented classification, KNN (K-nearest neighbor) classification, and hybrid classifiers, such as Guided Clustering and Interactive Guided Spectral Class Rejection. The course will emphasize mastery of the critical steps required to select and evaluate training data for supervised classification, including new methods for evaluating how well training samples reflect the underlying multinomial distributions. Training data must be assessed with respect to separability, effective partition of spectral data space, and frequency distributions. Students will review these basic concepts through discussion-lectures, and then apply them to practical problems thorough guided tutorials and exercises. This workshop is intended for those who have a basic knowledge of supervised image classification using ERDAS Imagine, but require a more advanced level of experience in applications to natural resources data. Our material is presented at the intermediate level, as we expect students to have mastered basic principals of digital image classification, and to be prepared to apply ERDAS Imagine and eCognition in class exercises. This workshop will be held in a computer lab at the University of Denver. Participants will meet at the AAG Registration Desk located on the Concourse Level of the Adam’s Mark Hotel at 8am on Saturday, April 9 and travel to the University of Denver together. Participants will be given time for lunch at nearby restaurants. AAG reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to low enrollment. Refund requests for this workshop received after March 16, 2005 cannot be processed.

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