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Start reviewing the comprehensive workshop and training opportunities, the keynote addresses, professional development and networking events, and the abundance of concurrent breakout sessions in several focused program tracks:
  • Environmental Applications using Geospatial Technologies
  • Managing How Humans Impact the Community
  • Technological Advances in GIS
  • Governance, Education and the Future of GIS
  • Business Intelligence

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Thursday, November 21 • 9:00am - 10:30am
Urban Environment

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As the region becomes increasingly urbanized, this session shows how GIS is measuring urban growth, tackling environmental issues and building resilience at city and neighborhood scale.

  • Assessing ‘Green Urbanism’ Potentials in Small Island Developing States
    Nikia Gooding, M. Sc. (pursuing), B. Sc., The University of the West Indies , St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
    Gabrielle Thongs, Ph.D., M. Sc., B. Sc., Assistant Lecturer, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Developing a Walkability Index: A Case Study of San Fernando, Trinidad
    Shivanie Ramcharitar, PhD Candidate Geoinformatics, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago



Moderators
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Deanesh Ramsewak

Senior Lecturer, The University of Trinidad and Tobago

Speakers
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Dr Gabrielle Thongs

Lecturer, Department of Geography, UWI
Dr. Gabrielle Thongs holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Surveying and Land Information as well as a M.Sc. in Planning and Development from UWI, St. Augustine. Her Ph.D. research was focused on assessing multiple hazards and social vulnerabilities in the Caribbean. While furthering her education... Read More →
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Nikia Gooding

MSc Geoinformatics Student, The University of the West Indies
Nikia Gooding is a young GIS professional, interested in a diverse range of thematic areas. She is presently a Geo-Spatial Technician at the Institute of Marine Affairs and a student in the M.Sc. Geoinformatics programme at the UWI, St. Augustine. Her background is in Geography and... Read More →
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Shivanie Ramcharitar

PhD Candidate Geoinformatics, University of the West Indies
An aspiring professional interested in education, research and innovation in Geoinformatics and Urban Planning and currently pursuing a PhD. in Geoinformatics in the Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management at the University of the West Indies St. Augustine.BSc Environmental... Read More →

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Thursday November 21, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AST
Diamond/Topaz
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