Geographic Information Systems and Contributions to Preserving Tribal Lands

Friday, October 12, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
620 (WSCC)
Chair:
John Fernandez, PhD, Chair, Department of Computing Sciences and Associate Director of Engineering & Computing Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Description: Describe current applications of geospatial computing applicable to understand environmental issues and the impact of decisions on tribal lands; make the case for geospatial computing science as a broadly applicable discipline; express the urgent need for qualified scientists in geospatial computing, as applied to science research and societal issues.

Sponsored by: CAHSI (Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions)



10:15 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:20 AM
10:40 AM
Geospatial Concepts (GIS) have always been part of Indigenous Customs and Traditions
Dean Seneca, MPH, MCURP , Senior Health Scientist , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
11:00 AM
Leveling the Playing Field: The Democratization of Mapping and its Role in the Preservation of Tribal Lands
Richard Smith, MS , PhD Candidate , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi