GIS Academy

Real problems...Real solutions...Real Practice
 

A series of hands-on workshops that will help you master the geographic information sciences necessary for natural resource management.

Hands-On Exercises
  • Field data collection using the global positioning system
  • Internet based mapping
  • Finding GIS data on the Internet
  • Statistical modeling of spatially variable soils
  • Variable Rate soil fertility models and GIS exercise

What Others are Saying

" Great workshop for soil scientists, engineers, or geologists that are involved in any kind of land application of wastes."

Barrett L. Kays,
Soil Scientist
Landis, Inc., Raleigh, NC

"The GIS Academy courses 101 and 102 provided me with a good overview of how GPS can be used effectively in agriculture."

John Keaton,
Agriculture Consultant
Raleigh, NC

You'll discover how to:

Collect field data using a variety of commercially available global positioning unit  Make simple maps using a geographic information system  Locate and map publicly owned data on the Internet  Spatially collect and interpret crop harvest data  Use remote sensing technologies for improving natural resource management and crop production decisions 

You will take home a list of web sites providing live GIS capabilities.

You will learn how to find free GIS data and tools on the Internet.

You will learn some of the limitations of Internet based GIS resources.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Soil scientists and soil scientists in training
  • Waste management system operators
  • Natural Resource Managers
  • Agricultural consultants and extension agents
  • Nutrient management technical specialists

The Courses

Location

All of the shortcourses are held in the NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' GIS Education Laboratory. The GIS Education Lab is located in 2414 Williams Hall, which is centrally located on the northern side of NC State University's main campus. A map will be included with a letter confirming your registration or visit on-line for detailed directions.

Five Ways to Register

  1. Call: 919.515.7154
  2. Email: soils_training@ncsu.edu
  3. Fax: 919.515.7494
  4. Soils Training
    Soil Science Extension
    NCSU, Box 7619
    Raleigh, NC 27695-7619
  5. Web: On-Line Registration Form

The registration fee includes:

  • Education materials,
  • Break service, and
  • Certificate of attendance.

Groups rates are available. Organizations with several individuals interested in GIS instruction may schedule the GIS Lab at more convenient dates and times. Some adjustments in the content can also be made to meet organizational needs.

For more information

Contact: Kathryn Murray by phone at 919.515.7154. Or by email at kathryn_murray@ncsu.edu

Instructors

This series of short courses is team taught with collaboration from the Departments of Soil Science, Crop Science, and Biological and Agricultural Engineering, all within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

 

Dr. Crouse received his Ph.D. in Soil Fertility from NC State University in 1996. Dr. Crouse is a Geographic Information Systems Extension Specialist for North Carolina. His programs provide statewide leadership in the area of GIS, digital soil surveys, land use planning and related technologies, with a special interest in environmental management and agronomic best management practices. In addition, Dr. Crouse serves as the coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Geographic Information Systems Laboratory.

Dr. Crouse instructs the sections on the global positioning system, geographic information systems, and variable rate fertilizer recommendation models. Dr. Crouse leads many of the computer exercises that are an integral part of the hands-on-learning experience in the short courses.

You can find more information about David on his personal web.


Dr. David Crouse

Dr. Ronnie W. Heiniger received a Ph.D. in Crop Ecology and Simulation Modeling from Kansas State University in 1994. Dr. Heiniger's applied research programs in the areas of precision agriculture and remote sensing at NC State University have received national recognition. In addition to his research work, Dr. Heiniger is the Corn Extension Specialist for North Carolina.

Dr. Heiniger teaches the sections on the use of yield monitors in agricultural crops, handling yield data, and using yield data to make crop management decisions.

You can find more information about Ron on his personal web.


Dr. Ron Heiniger

Dr. Roberson received a Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from NC State University in 1988. Dr. Roberson is now the Agricultural Machinery Systems Engineering Extension Specialist for North Carolina. His responsibilities include teaching courses in light equipment technology, shop operations and management, agricultural and environmental safety and health and precision agriculture technology. Extension projects include agricultural machinery, precision agriculture, and ergonomics.

Dr. Roberson teaches the sections on Variable Rate Technology and Vehicle Guidance.

You can find more information about Gary on his personal web.


Dr. Gary Roberson

Dr. Thompson received a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Dr. Thompson has extensive experience in pedometrics, the application of mathematical and statistical methods to soil. Dr. Thompson has researched the prediction of soil mapping unit inclusion locations using detailed topographic data within a GIS.

The objective of my research program is to better understand and represent the relationships between soils and landscapes, both through field investigations of soil genetic relationships and through spatial analysis of geographic data. His current research focuses on quantifying and predicting soil variability at the landscape scale.

Dr. Thompson teaches the sections on Soil Property and Landscape Variability.

You can find more information about Jim on his personal web.


Dr. Jim Thompson

Dr. Weisz' graduate training was in Crop Physiology and Agricultural Engineering. Prior to coming to NC State, Dr. Weisz worked in Integrated Pest Management and Site-Specific Insect and Disease Biology and Control in potato cropping systems. Dr. Weisz is now the North Carolina Small Grain Extension Specialist, where conducts research in small grain production, remote sensing, and precision nutrient management, and develops and delivers extensive small grain production training materials and programs throughout North Carolina.

Dr. Weisz teaches sections on economic decision making, and development of crop management zones.

You can find more information about Randy on his personal web.


Dr. Randy Weisz

Dr. White received his PhD. from Cornell University. His research interests include site-specific soil fertility and productivity management ("Precision Agriculture"), with an emphasis on remote sensing and related geospatial technologies.

In his research, Dr. White has experience with a variety of remote sensing techniques such as ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic induction measurement of soil electrical conductivity used to characterize soils and manage them for agriculture and wetland restoration. Dr. White also has a strong background in geostatistics.

Dr. White teaches the sections on geostatistics, field sampling, and remote sensing.

You can find more information about Jim on his personal web.


Dr. Jeff White

 

The GIS Academy is sponsored by North Carolina State University, the NC Agricultural Research Service, the NC Cooperative Extension Service, the Department of Soil Science, the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and the Department of Crop Science. Funding is partially provided by Funding is partially provided by US Department of Agriculture Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems
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