How Earth Observations and Machine Learning are Supporting Agricultural Monitoring and Food Security Globally (GIS Day 2021 Symposium)

How Earth Observations and Machine Learning are Supporting Agricultural Monitoring and Food Security Globally (GIS Day 2021 Symposium)
Presented by the University of Miami Department of Geography and Regional Studies and University of Miami Libraries. 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1 p.m. (EST)

This virtual GIS Day explores how to use mapping innovations to mitigate effects and improve response in times of crisis or pandemics. Hear professors, professionals and practitioners discuss how they apply spatial thinking in their work environment.

Keynote Speaker:

• Introduction
  Ivette Uria, Community Relations and Events Planner, University of Miami Libraries
• How Earth Observations and Machine Learning are Supporting Agricultural Monitoring and Food Security Globally
  Catherine Lilian Nakalembe, Associate Research Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland
• Q&A moderator: Justin Stoler, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Sustainable Development

Links:

• College of Arts and Sciences Department of Geography & Sustainable Development
• GIS Resources at UM Libraries
• GIS Day 2021 Digital Exhibit