October 13, 2021

This presentation will cover programs funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which use spatial analytics and machine learning for targeted impact. It will dive into how maps and analytics translate into action in difficult operational settings, and how private sector partnerships are improving how humanitarian work is done. No prior understanding of GIS or remote sensing data analytics are required to engage with this material.

Speaker: Io Blair-Freese – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Title: Using GIS and remote sensing in health & humanitarian programs
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Abstract & Bio: https://www.ece.uw.edu/colloquia/using-gis-and-remote-sensing-in-health-humanitarian-programs/

Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96084976284

Zoom Password: 10192021