Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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GGIS Colloquium: Transforming Spatial Data for Place-Based Decision-Making

Apr 3, 2026   3:00 pm  
2049 Natural History Building and via Zoom
Lecture
Sponsor
Geography & GIS, Geography Graduate Student Association (GGSA)
Contact
ZJ Zhou
E-Mail
zhijiez2@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

As climate change accelerates pressures on land, water, and mineral resources, communities increasingly face decisions under deep uncertainty. This talk, delivered by GGSA Invited Speaker: Dr. Michael Charles (Cornell), highlights efforts to transform existing public datasets and develop spatial modeling frameworks that synthesize new insights, producing locally meaningful tools that support research, teaching, and community conversations.

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