Convergence Curriculum for Geospatial Data Science: Overview and Q&A
March 19, 2025 12:00 pm (Central Time)
Abstract
This VCO will provide an overview of I-GUIDE's Convergence Curriculum for Geospatial Data Science, discussing the design and structure as well as the open and freely available materials that can be used for in-classroom and out-of-classroom education and training activities. Time will be reserved for Q&A, so bring your questions!
Speakers
Eric Shook
University of Minnesota
Eric Shook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Society at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. His research is focused on geospatial computing, which is situated at the intersection of geographic information science and computational science, with particular emphasis in the areas of cyberGIS, geoAI, and geospatial data science. Within I-GUIDE, Eric serves as a co-lead of the Education and Workforce Development Team and has led the development of its Convergence Curriculum for Geospatial Data Science.