| Title | Geospatial Solutions for the Climate Emergency: Advancing Earth Observation, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Forestry |
| Status | Active |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2024 |
| Project Summary | This TLEF grant seeks to create several accessible modules for three geomatics related courses currently offered at UBC, including CONS 340, FRST 443 and CONS 127. In response to growing climate anxiety among students, these modules aim to provide a fundamental understanding of how remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and Earth observation technologies are used for climate emergency detection, monitoring, planning, and response. By developing engaging and interactive graphical course content for lectures and assignments, this project aims to enrich students' knowledge on geospatial methodologies employed in combating the climate emergency, supporting students in their academic and professional development. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2024/2025 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Nicholas Coops |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 48,720 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Nicholas Coops, Head / Professor, Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry |