I-GUIDE Platform 101: Exploring the Essentials of the I-GUIDE Knowledge Sharing Environment
November 20, 2024 11:00 am (Central Time)
Abstract
The I-GUIDE Platform provides a scalable and user-friendly environment for knowledge sharing and discovery. Its tools and resources support collaboration among researchers, educators, and students. In this VCO, we will cover the fundamentals of the Platform, including how to join, log in, search, and contribute. Our focus will be on helping users get started, addressing questions, and tackling any challenges that may arise. Join us to explore the possibilities of the I-GUIDE Platform and discover what you can achieve!
Speakers
Anand Padmanabhan
University of Illinois
Prof. Anand Padmanabhan is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Iowa and has research interests in advanced cyberinfrastructure, geographic information science and systems (GIS), cyberGIS, distributed and high-performance computing, and geospatial data science. At the CyberGIS Center for Advanced Digital and Spatial Studies at UIUC, he leads the spatial algorithms and systems team to develop and operate cyberGIS capabilities and services to harness advanced cyberinfrastructure for geospatial discovery and innovation. He co-leads the I-GUIDE Core Cyberinfrastructure Team and also serves as I-GUIDE's Managing Director.