Thanks to the Mellon grant and a huge number of faculty teaching and research projects it's been a very busy summer of GIS work at Bucknell. Over the coming weeks I'll write detailed posts about the work we're doing on each of the projects. If I'm really ambitious I might try to post some interviews with faculty and students - and some footage of the aerial drone flights that … [Read more...]
Additional GIS faculty workshop added – register now for funded seats
Three GIS workshops for faculty will be offered during Summer 2011. Introductory GIS workshop (3 days) - NEW Wednesday, June 1st through Friday, June 3rd from 9am-2pm (lunch provided) Introductory GIS workshop (4 days) Monday, August 8th through Thursday, August 11th from 9am-1pm (lunch provided) Advanced GIS workshop (2 days) Monday, August 15th through Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Details on $520K Mellon grant for environmental studies, GIS integration
I posted a few weeks ago about the $520K grant awarded to Bucknell by the Mellon Foundation. Here are some additional details on how the grant money will be used to strengthen environmental studies and GIS integration across the university. From the Library & IT Matters newsletter: Up to twelve faculty members will receive $400 to participate in either a 4-day (intro) … [Read more...]
Call for faculty participation in LIT and Mellon-funded summer GIS workshops
Call for faculty participation in LIT and Mellon funded summer GIS Workshops Two GIS workshops for faculty will be offered during Summer 2011. * Introductory GIS workshop (4 days) Monday, August 8th through Thursday, August 11th from 9am-1pm* (lunch provided) * Advanced GIS workshop (2 days) Monday, August 15th through Tuesday, August 16th* (lunch … [Read more...]
Bucknell awarded $520,000 Mellon grant to support environmental studies, GIS integration
Bucknell has been awarded a $520,000 Mellon grant (the largest Mellon grant ever received by BU) to support the development of courses and initiatives related to environmental studies. Click here to read the announcement on the BU home page. In addition to providing stipends to faculty who create new courses that include environmental connections, the grant will also support … [Read more...]