Geospatial Computing Sciences in the 21st Century: Research, Development, and Applications

Friday, October 28, 2011: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Room B2 (San Jose Convention Center)
Chairs:
John Fernandez, PhD, Chair, Department of Computing Sciences and Associate Director of Engineering & Computing Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and K. Allison Lenkeit Meezan, PhD, Professor of Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Foothill College

Description: Computing is integral to all science and engineering research and development. The 21st century requires further integration of computing and geospatial sciences to address complex issues such as climate change and fundamental global demographics. This session will demonstrate the challenges and successful application of geospatial computing in current research.



10:30 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:35 AM
Using Geospatial Techniques to Identify Suitable Locations for Oyster Reef Restoration
Jennifer Pollack, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
10:55 AM
The Role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Understanding Coastal Change
James Gibeaut, PhD , Harte Research Institute Chair and Associate Professor , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
11:15 AM
Geospatial Computing as a Research Field and Career
Stacey Lyle, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
11:35 AM
Modeling Geographic Awareness in Road Networks
Rodrigo Romero, PhD , Lecturer , University of Texas at El Paso