Date and Time: Tuesday, October 13, 11am - 1pm in The Catalyst

The ISU GIS Facility and IowaView are collaborating with Digital Scholarship and Initiatives to celebrate Earth Observation Day as part of Earth Science Week 2026. We have a great day planned.

Schedule:

11:00 - 11:30 

Dr. David Green, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, presents "Mapping the Hydrogeography of Drained Depressions on the Des Moines Lobe of Iowa" 

This presentation describes the application of a unique water balance-based mathematical framework to map and characterize depressional wetland fill-spill networks within the Des Moines Lobe region of Iowa.

11:30 - 12:00

Introductory workshop about the origins of OpenStreetMap as well as how it is being used for humanitarian efforts in community development, health outreach, and disaster preparedness and response. Participants will learn how to use the browser-based OpenStreetMap interface to create quality data.

12:00 - 1:00

Put your new skills to practice during a guided OpenStreetMap Mapathon by contributing to current mapping projects both in Iowa and around the world. No prior experience required.

Please stop by, contribute to the mapathon, and try one of our Iowa landform puzzles.

Pizza available for those who register in advance. 

Register today.