GIS Week: Geospatial Forum (Lecture) with Dr. Qiusheng Wu
Fri, Nov 17
|Jordan Hall Addition 1216
Visiting lecturer, Dr. Qiusheng Wu, will discuss insights into emerging trends that are shaping the future of geospatial analytics.
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jordan Hall Addition 1216, 2720 Faucette Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
About The Event
Speaker: Dr. Qiusheng Wu
Summary: Geospatial technology has played a pivotal role in shaping my career path. From initial explorations in Google Earth to advanced geospatial analytics and open-source software development, the use of geospatial tools has provided not just a technical skillset, but a unique lens through which to view the world. In this talk, I will highlight key projects that exemplify the power of spatial thinking in addressing environmental challenges. I will wrap up the discussion by offering insights into emerging trends that are shaping the future of geospatial analytics.
About the speaker: Dr. Qiusheng Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition, he holds positions as an Amazon Visiting Academic and a Senior Research Fellow at the United Nations University. Specializing in geospatial data science and open-source software development, Dr. Wu is particularly focused on…