International Lecture
The 10th ISDE International Lectures, with the theme of "How and why do some authors claim their data and models are good?", was given on June 12, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 pm (CEST) .This event featured a presentation by Prof. Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr. from Clark University, who offered his insights into the accuracy of data and model assessments.
Theme: How and why do some authors claim their data and models are good?
Date & Time: June 12, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30 pm (CEST)
Organized by: International Society for Digital Earth
Supported by: International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals
International Journal of Digital Earth
Big Earth Data
Invited Speakers:
Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr.( Clark University, USA)
Programme:
Time Zone (Eastern USA Time, EDT) | |
9:00-9:05 | Welcome and Introduction |
9:05-10:05 | Topic: How and why do some authors claim their data and models are good? Speaker: Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr. (Clark University, USA) |
10:05-10:30 | Group Photo Q&A |
Short Bio of Invited Speaker:
Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr.
Clark University, USA
Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr. is Professor of Geography at Clark University, where he has been since 1998. He holds a Doctorate in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics. Pontius has expertise in GIS, ecological modeling, and land change science. He creates quantitative methods that contribute to Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Statistics. Several of these methods have been incorporated into the GIS & Image Processing software TerrSet, which has over 100,000 users worldwide. His solo authored book is entitled Metrics That Make a Difference: How to Analyze Change and Error. His collection of videos help to disseminate his work.
