Ski with a Scientist
Mar
27
Fri
The Tech Behind Monitoring Algae
Staff Researcher Brandon Berry takes a look at the cutting-edge technology TERC utilizes in algae monitoring. This talk will also dive into how GIS classification, machine learning, and AI are reshaping environmental analysis and enabling faster, more accurate detection of algal blooms.
All tours are free, but participants must be riding/skiing at an intermediate level and comfortable on all blue terrain. Tours are limited to the first 15 participants, please sign-up in person at the TERC outreach table on Fridays for the day-of tour.
Staff Researcher Brandon Berry takes a look at the cutting-edge technology TERC utilizes in algae monitoring. This talk will also dive into how GIS classification, machine learning, and AI are reshaping environmental analysis and enabling faster, more accurate detection of algal blooms.
About the Tour
Join TERC scientists for a fun, interactive on-the-mountain tour at Alpine in partnership with the US Forest Service. Do you love to ski/snowboard and science? This is a unique opportunity for you! Learn about the research and education of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), the environmental history of Alpine, and the role of the US Forest Service and public lands at Palisades Tahoe.All tours are free, but participants must be riding/skiing at an intermediate level and comfortable on all blue terrain. Tours are limited to the first 15 participants, please sign-up in person at the TERC outreach table on Fridays for the day-of tour.
Details:
- Tour lasts approximately 1 hour and includes six stops within Alpine
- Open to intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
- Maximum group size: 15 participants.
- Alternate indoor presentations (1:15 PM, Alpine Lodge) will occur during inclement weather or unsafe snow conditions.
Mar
27
Fri
Ski with a Scientist
The Tech Behind Monitoring Algae
Staff Researcher Brandon Berry takes a look at the cutting-edge technology TERC utilizes in algae monitoring. This talk will also dive into how GIS classification, machine learning, and AI are reshaping environmental analysis and enabling faster, more accurate detection of algal blooms.
All tours are free, but participants must be riding/skiing at an intermediate level and comfortable on all blue terrain. Tours are limited to the first 15 participants, please sign-up in person at the TERC outreach table on Fridays for the day-of tour.
Staff Researcher Brandon Berry takes a look at the cutting-edge technology TERC utilizes in algae monitoring. This talk will also dive into how GIS classification, machine learning, and AI are reshaping environmental analysis and enabling faster, more accurate detection of algal blooms.
About the Tour
Join TERC scientists for a fun, interactive on-the-mountain tour at Alpine in partnership with the US Forest Service. Do you love to ski/snowboard and science? This is a unique opportunity for you! Learn about the research and education of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), the environmental history of Alpine, and the role of the US Forest Service and public lands at Palisades Tahoe.All tours are free, but participants must be riding/skiing at an intermediate level and comfortable on all blue terrain. Tours are limited to the first 15 participants, please sign-up in person at the TERC outreach table on Fridays for the day-of tour.
Details:
- Tour lasts approximately 1 hour and includes six stops within Alpine
- Open to intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
- Maximum group size: 15 participants.
- Alternate indoor presentations (1:15 PM, Alpine Lodge) will occur during inclement weather or unsafe snow conditions.
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