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UKC 2025 Signature Forum
Earth Signature Forum
Aug 7th Thursday, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Grand Ballroom D
With the increasing frequency of weather-related extreme events and land use changes, monitoring and assessing planetary health and its impact on human societies is increasingly important for sustainable futures. To tackle the grand, challenging issue of Earth sustainability, engaging with different disciplinary specialists and industry partners is crucial. This forum will discuss recent advances in understanding the processes of changing the Earth from atmosphere to cryosphere, as well as monitoring and assessing planetary health using cutting-edge geospatial technology. Invited speakers will discuss their recent studies addressing these topics, drawing examples from multiple case studies from remote sites to urban regions. The forum will also discuss potential collaborative opportunities among participants.
Chair
Heejun Chang
Professor
School of Earth
Environment and Society
Portland State University
Speaker
James Marshall Shepherd
Professor
University of Georgia
Speaker
Winnie Chu
Assistant Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker
Sun Ho Ro
Geospatial Specialist
AECOM
Speaker
Jeong Chang Seong
Professor
University of West Georgia
*Please be aware that the schedule mentioned above is subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.