Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) have been helping society face economic and environmental challenges for over 150 years. The technological transformation of geoscience is presenting new opportunities for GSOs, and the wider geoscience community, to respond to the societal challenges of our time, and lay the foundation for a sustainable future. Three-dimensional geological modelling is providing a valuable tool for informed decision making and risk reduction – from planning urban infrastructure, managing ground water resources, and sourcing renewable energy. To capitalize on this capability, new data infrastructures are required to share and integrate information across government and the private sector.
This two-part webinar will feature leaders in the field, presenting the latest developments, and will be of interest to students, academics, private sector practitioners, and other government agencies.
This webinar series is sponsored by the World Community of Geological Surveys (WCOGS).
Workshop Program
Part 1: Geological Survey Organizations support societal needs: 3D geoscience
November 17, 2020, 10h00 - 11h45 EST / 16h00 - 17h45 CET
Moderator: Harvey Thorleifson, Director, Minnesota Geological Survey
Program:
- Past, Present, and Future of Geological Modeling of the Subsurface, Keith Turner, Colorado School of Mines, CO, USA
- An Overview of Current 3D Modelling Activities at GSOs, Kelsey MacCormack, Alberta Geological Survey/Alberta Energy Regulator, AB, Canada
- Unlocking Value from Geospatial Data Beyond GSOs, Holger Kessler, Geospatial Commission, Cabinet Office, UK
- Enabling Societal Access and Use of Geoscience Data, Michiel van der Meulen, TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, NL
Question and Answer session followed by Wrap-up
Part 2: Geological Survey Organizations support societal needs: 21st Century Challenges
November 19, 2020, 10h00 - 11h45 EST / 16h00 - 17h45 CET
Moderators: Kelsey MacCormack (Alberta Geological Survey/Alberta Energy Regulator) and Holger Kessler (Geospatial Commission, Cabinet Office, UK)
A panel discussion among experts regarding challenges in the 21st century.
Program:
- Environmental Modelling, Edward Sudicky, Aquanty Inc, Waterloo, ON, CA
- Engineering Geology, Helen Reeves, Jacobs, Leeds, UK
- Urban Applications, Scott Kuykendall, McHenry County Department of Planning and Development, Woodstock, IL, USA
- Groundwater Resources, Michael Kehinde, Groundwater and Hydrology Team, Environment Agency, Hertfordshire and North London Area, UK
- 3D Methods and Visualization, Roland Baumberger, Swiss Geological Survey, CH
Question and Answer session followed by Wrap-up
This webinar series is organized by the Geological Survey of Canada, Illinois State Geological Survey, British Geological Survey, Alberta Geological Survey, Minnesota Geological Survey, TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands.
