Sunday, June 7, 2009
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8:30am - 10:00am |
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10:00am - 10:30am |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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10:30am - 12:00 noon |
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12:00 noon - 1:30pm |
Lunch on own |
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1:30pm - 3:00pm |
General Session |
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3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Evening |
Conference Social Event |
8:30am - 10:00am
Breakout Sessions
Combining data on demographics and environmental conditions for geographic units poses many methodological challenges. These papers consider how we can meet the difficulties associated with the analysis of geographic disparities in such health issues as cancer and children’s health through a careful use of small area data.
Health GIS and the Urban Environment
People of all ages must navigate a complex urban space. These papers focus on strategies for assessing needs and overcoming barriers that affect the quality of life of both older and younger citizens.
The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network integrates hazard monitoring, exposure, and health effects surveillance. Papers in this session provide an introduction to the network and to network standards.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Breakout Sessions
12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
Lunch on own and exhibit time.
Geographic Visualization and Analysis for Public Health
Presented by Pennsylvania State University
This session will explore the importance of geographic issues for common public health data analysis tasks. We will describe how advanced geographic visualization tools can be applied toward common public health data analysis tasks, and look forward to where research in geographic visualization and analysis are headed. Emphasis will be on the advantages of integrating interactive map-based data query, exploration, and presentation tools with spatial statistical and computational methods.
A hands on workshop will follow this general session at 3:30pm for those who wish to learn more. Space is limited to 15 people and having your own laptop is required.
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions
Public Health Epidemiology
Epidemiology has long been associated with geospatial and temporal factors. This session will inform participants on several relevant investigations.
Obesity is recognized as a major health problem in developed countries. This session includes papers that address place-based factors influencing physical activity.
GeoVISTA researchers will help participants load their own public health data into the GeoViz toolkit on their personal laptops so that they can explore and analyze those data. We will help you understand how the components in the GeoViz Toolkit can quickly assembled into custom applications that augment your current analysis strategies. This will be a highly interactive session with substantial opportunity for you to obtain answers to questions about the tools and their application.
Frank Hardisty, Alan MacEachren, Jin Chen, GeoVISTA Center, Department of Geography, Pennsylvania State University
(This is a Hands on Workshop that follows the General Session at 1:30pm. Pre-registration is required and space is limited)
Join your fellow attendees, conference committee members and esteemed guests for the conference social event. Relax and enjoy good conversation. Make connections that will last!
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