From Earth Science to Action: Enabling MSI's through NASA Data, Opportunities, and Communities

Important - Please check for the newest version of this Zenodo file. Date: Sat. Jan 11, 20259AM-5PM 9AM-12PM: Session 1: Overview and Introduction to NASA Earthdata, other NASA Programs, and External Community 12PM - 1PM: Lunch (Boxed lunch provided for participants of Session 2 only. (Session 2 requires separate registration. See below for details.) 1PM - 5PM: Session 2: Earthdata Hands-on Workshop (Requires separate registration, space limited to 30) Location: IN-PERSON ONLY Xavier University of LA 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125NCF Academic Science Complex Bldg 36 Room 105 (Auditorium/Classroom) See campus map in Files. Event Overview: We welcome you to the From Earth Science to Action: Enabling MSI’s through NASA Data, Opportunities and Communities event located at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event is hosted by XULA in collaboration with NASA's Earth Science Data Systems, Xavier University of Louisiana, NASA's Early Career Research Program, and The American Meteorological Society (AMS) ahead of the 2025 AMS Annual Meeting. The goal of this activity is to interact with and support the Earth science data users from MSI's across the region, as well as ones who are traveling to New Orleans to attend the AMS meeting. The planning team will tailor the activities to meet the needs of both beginning users of NASA data, as well as more experienced ones. Therefore, to better serve the needs of these MSI communities of potential and practice, the event will be broken into two parts: Session 1: Overview and Introduction to NASA Earthdata, other NASA Programs, and External Community9AM-12PM: All MSI's are welcome to attend, regardless of experience with using NASA Earthdata. Attendees will receive a free copy of Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions by Ellen Prager and Dave Jones. Columbia University Press Welcome and Introductions Overview of NASA Earth Science Data Systems and Projects with the following focus areas: Data, Opportunities, Community Come and learn from community partners about resources, opportunities, and events to become more connected! American Meteorological Association National Space Grant Program NASA EPSCoR Lunch provided for Participants of Session 2 only. Session 2: Earthdata Hands-on Workshop1-5 PM: This hands-on workshop, led by Dr. Hazem Mahmoud and Elizabeth Joyner, will explore common NASA Earthdata tools for accessing Earth and environmental data, like NASA Earthdata Search, Worldview, Giovanni, VEDA, and more in a classroom setting! While these resources may be used to access a variety of NASA Earth observation data from all different spheres of the Earth system, the focus of this workshop will center on Air Quality use cases. This hands-on session is limited to 30 participants who have some familiarity with NASA data and remote sensing. A subsequent registration form will be sent to the first 30 who respond in this survey their intention to attend. Event Registration: Deadline is November 29, 2024 9AM - 12PM: Session 1: Overview and Introduction to NASA Earthdata See link to register. Limited to 150; first come, first served 12PM-1PM: Break, Lunch provided for Workshop participants only. 1PM - 5PM: Session 2: Earthdata Hands-on Workshop Limited to 30. First come, first served. The first 30 who communicate interest in the registration link above will be contacted and sent separate registration form to complete to hold their space. Note: A wait list will be provided. Pre-Workshop Tasks: Create an Earthdata Login: Please ensure you have an Earthdata Login account before the workshop begins. Submit the NASA Openscapes JupyterHub Access Form - Select Workshop Participant option Bring Your Own Laptop and Charger: Remember to bring your laptop and charger to the training. Event Organizers: Dr. Morewell Gasseller, Xavier University of Louisiana ([email protected]) Dr. Freddie Landry, Xavier University of Louisiana ([email protected]) Elizabeth Joyner, Earth Science Data Systems ([email protected]) Wendy Edwards, Earth Science Data Systems ([email protected]) Presenters: Dr. Yaítza Luna Cruz, NASA Program Executive Cyndi Hall, Early Career Research Program Hannah Townley, Earth Science Data Systems Dr. Hazem Mahmoud, Atmospheric Science Data Center Colleen Fava, LA Space Grant Consortium AMS 2025 Local Organizing Committee DRAFT Agenda Session 1: Overview and Introduction to NASA Earthdata Time Description Location/Presenter 9AM-9:30PM Welcome and Introductions Team building activity XULA NASA 9:30AM-12PM Overview of NASA Earth Science Data Systems and Projects with the following focus areas: Data Opportunities (Early Career Research Program…grants, internships, trainings) Communities AMS National Space Grant Dr. Yaítza Luna Cruz, NASA Program Executive Cyndi Hall, Early Career Research Program AMS Colleen Fava, LaSPACE Grant Lunch Break Lunch provided for workshop participants only. Session 2: Earthdata Hands-on Workshop (By Invitation/Confirmation; Requires separate registration.) LIMITED TO 30 1PM-5PM This session is designed for users who have some familiarity with NASA data Intro to Remote Sensing (AQ Use Case) Intro to Worldview Giovanni Earthdata Search VEDA Environmental Justice Data Search InterfaceREQUIRED FOR PARTICIPANTS: Bring your own laptop and charger. Register for Earthdata login. Dr. Hazem Mahmoud, ASDC Elizabeth Joyner, ESDS