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THUR SEPT 19^TH

OPENING REMARKS

DR. PARAG CHITNIS

Parag Chitnis is the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of Wyoming.

THUR SEPT 19^TH

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

MATT BURGESS

Matt Burgess is a Geographer at the National Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office in the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center.

THUR SEPT 19^TH

LUCHEON SPEAKER

GOVERNOR MARK GORDON

Mark Gordon is the 33rd Governor of Wyoming since January 7, 2019. He previously served as state treasurer.

FRI SEPT 20^TH

OPENING REMARKS

DR. MELISSA REYNOLDS

Melissa Reynolds is the Director of Core Facilities, Office of the Vice President for Research at Colorado State University.

FRI SEPT 20^TH

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DR. DONNA DELPARTE

Associate Professor, Dpt. of Geosciences Idaho State University. Her current research focus relates to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), visualization, modeling and analysis.

By understanding the intricate connections between disaster response and environmental impact, and exploring the role drones and data can play, we will develop more effective and sustainable strategies for both immediate relief and long-term resilience.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY?

Clean technologies, Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring & planning, Data Analytics, or Predictive AI.

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Introduction to Machine Learning for Image Classification

Thursday September 19th, 9:30am - 10:45am
Agriculture Bldg. Room #316

 *Workshop is limited to 20 seats, registering does not guarantee a seat.

This will be an introductory workshop on the application of machine learning tools to the image classification problem. There will be a 45 minute introduction to the basic techniques and tools to be applied. This will be followed by a 45 minute hands on session where participants will train their own models from scratch. Attendees will be introduced to machine learning in Pytorch. No previous experience with machine learning or programming in Pytorch is expected.

Why do robots love and hate AI? The fight between traditional and data-driven drone decision-making

Thursday September 19th, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Agriculture Bldg. Room #316

*Workshop is limited to 20 seats, registering does not guarantee a seat.

The control and decision-making algorithms are fundamental to the performance of all drone applications. However, the recent rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted the robotics decision-making landscape. As more AI-based decision-making algorithms are developed, the value and challenges of AI have become evident. The debate over whether to incorporate AI in robotics decision-making is increasingly prominent. In this workshop, the presenter will introduce traditional and AI decision-making algorithms and show their differences. The workshop is mainly designed for students at all levels. Hands-on opportunities will be provided but also expect the mainstream to be theoretical analysis.

Using Big, High-Precision Drones in Remote Places

Friday September 20th, 9:45am - 10:45am
University of Wyoming South Recreation Field (Google Maps)

Free bus service is available every 10 minutes from the Wyoming Union (Knight Hall Stop) to the East Parking lot. (UW Transit Express Route Map)

*No Registration Required 

In this demonstration we will show you how to set up, operate, and conduct an RTK-enabled LiDAR survey in remote areas (i.e., places where you can't establish cell or internet service).Demo includes:

1. How to establish a local NTRIP connection using two Emlid GNSS receivers.

2. How to ensure proper communication between the receivers and a DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone.

3. How to conduct an automated LiDAR survey. The demonstration will take approximately 60 minutes and no previous experience in drone applications is required.