GIS Applications in Aquatic Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Workshop An NSF supported three day aquatic GIS training workshop will be offered at Saint Louis University on August 17-19, 2016. A general goal of this workshop is to train and establish an interactive group of researchers and educators applying GIS techniques in aquatic systems. Applicants with all levels of GIS experience are welcome; however, the workshop will be presented for aquatic biologists with little to no background in GIS techniques.
The tentative schedule of topics includes: 1) basic acquisition and manipulation of GIS data, 2) GIS data sources for aquatic research, 3) quantification of environmental attributes of species’ habitat use at multiple spatial scales, 4) species distribution modeling, and 5) application of hydrologic data to studies of aquatic systems. The majority of the training will be conducted using ArcGIS. Computer space will be provided for each attendee. The workshop is open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Graduate Students conducting research in aquatic systems. There is no cost for the workshop; however, participants are responsible for a course book, meals, travel, and lodging. Details and updates will be available at http://knouftlab.weebly.com/aquatic-gis- workshop.html To apply, please email a statement of application including a brief description of your research interests (maximum 1 page) and a C.V. to Dr. Jason Knouft at aquatic...@slu.edu by May 20, 2016. GIS experience is not a prerequisite for the workshop.
