Fw: WWHGD at USGS HQ, Nov 1-2

[Chris Nicholas]

thought I'd forward to this group as well...

Chris

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Subject: WWHGD at USGS HQ, Nov 1-2

For those of you interested in human activity as it relates to conservation, and in DC Nov 1-2,

this is definitely worth the $25 admission:

http://wwhgd.org/content/november-1-2-2012-wwhgd-working-group-meeting-usgs

trust me, this is a pretty "star-studded" group of presenters...

"..In 2011, the World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group (WWHGD WG) was created to focus on the need for human geography global foundation data in order to provide a basis for a deeper understanding of cultures, activities, and attitudes. Well-organized and comprehensive human geography data can be applied to analysis that allows us to better anticipate the behavior of people over space and time and to inform decision-making that supports human security, including crisis mitigation and humanitarian response. The Working Group will focus on understanding why people do what they do where they do it."

Chris

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Hi Everyone-

Our agenda is set for the next WWHGD meeting on Nov 1-2 at USGS in Reston,
Virginia. We have a really exciting lineup of keynotes and presenters, but
also have a reserved time at the end of the first day to hear from
participants. During this breakout time we want to hear about your
challenges and successes while working on geospatial projects!

Attached is the agenda, but here's a summary:


Keynotes:
 
Bruce Heinlein, NGA.
 
Matthew Larson, USGS. Associate Director for Climate. Manages USGS Landsat
program
 
Dr. Lin Wells, National Defense University. Director, Center for Technology
and National Security Policy
 

 
Presenters:
 
Jonathan Smith, USGS
 
Bradley Doorn, NASA
 
Dr. Christopher Justice, University of Maryland
 
Doug Batson, NGA
 
Bob Tetrault, USDA
 
Ryan Engstrom, George Washington University (invited)
 
Jim Verdin, USGS/FEWS NET, Drought.gov
 
Tara Susman-Pena, Media Map
 
Will McClintock, UCSB & SeaSketch
 
Ariel Nunez Gomez, Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR)
 
Chris Stewart, Gallup
 
Anahi Ayala, Internews
 
Cliff Allison, Nokia Cellular
 
Dave Warner, Synergy Strike Group Afghanistan
 
Erica Hagen, Map Kibera
 
Joseph Agoada, UNICEF
 

 
Registration is open at http://wwhgd.org
 

 
Best-
 
Tiffany