AGI hosts webinars on a variety of topics related to the geosciences including webinars about career development, topics of interest to support the success of geoscience academic departments, and discussions with geoscientists and decision makers regarding potential solutions to challenges at the interface of geoscience and society.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Early Career Professionals in Mapping
In this webinar, Valarie Harrison, an Environmental Scientist at the Nashville Office of the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation will discuss her background, education, and work with geologic maps.
Friday, October 6, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
In this webinar our speaker, Dr. Martinez-Cola, a social scientist at Morehouse College, identifies and describes three types of mentoring relationships she has encountered throughout her academic journey. Through a combination of storytelling and information sharing, she hopes to inspire self-reflection that can lead to a deeper understanding of both mentors and protégés.
Monday, October 9, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Earth Science Week
Geoscientists can form innovative relationships in order to solve problems that a community may face. Speakers in this webinar will share how scientists and students have worked together and used a variety of techniques to locate safe drinking water for rural communities. This webinar is part of the 2023 Earth Science Week webinar series.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Earth Science Week
Drones allow us to study the Earth in new ways. The collected data can help monitor phenomena such as natural hazards, climate change, and resource extraction. This webinar will explore many ways that drones are being used in the geosciences, including recent drone innovations and classroom applications. This webinar is part of the 2023 Earth Science Week webinar series.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Earth Science Week
Three-dimensional models can be used to inspect samples, such as rocks or corals, and model environmental changes over time. Speakers will introduce photogrammetry, a method for creating 3D models, and its many applications in geoscience education and research during this webinar. This webinar is part of the 2023 Earth Science Week webinar series.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Earth Science Week
Critical minerals, and more broadly critical materials, are essential for many industries and products, but the availability of these materials is at risk. This webinar will introduce what critical minerals are as well as an innovative method for locating them. There is also an introduction to critical materials, including ways in which students, educators, and the public can engage with them.
Friday, October 13, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Earth Science Week
This presentation will explore emerging robotic technologies set to revolutionise the future of mining. Cutting-edge innovations in AI-guided robotic mining pods and advanced selective mining processes funded by EU research programmes will be covered.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Early Career Professionals in Mapping
In this webinar, Kaleb Wagner, a PhD student at Czech Academy of Sciences, will discuss “Geologic mapping in glaciated terrains” and his work with the Minnesota Geological Survey.
Friday, September 22, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
This webinar will explore why applying a DEI lens to "data about people" is important, outline strategies to maximize impact of your data while reducing potential harm, and provide a detailed example of how Colorado School of Mines applied these strategies for investigating student retention of marginalized groups.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: Early Career Professionals in Mapping
In this webinar, Carla Eichler, a field geologist for the Oklahoma Geological Survey, discusses her background, education, and current projects related to updating geologic maps in Oklahoma.
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