4. A
model
is
only
as good
as the data
you
put
in
it
Need
for
joint
training
5. Training
and
user
engagement
WORKSHOP
Innovative tools for mapping and modelling species distributions
Program for academics and post-graduates
In this workshop, participants will use the ALA (Atlas of Living Australia) and the BCCVL (Biodiversity and
Climate Change Virtual Laboratory) to explore species data and ecological models to understand the
relationships between species and their environment. In the first half of this workshop participants will use
the ALA Spatial Portal to learn about key features, data quality issues, cleaning data and environmental
layers. They will then be introduced to the basic elements of species distribution models and climate
change projections, including the data required to run the models, the differences across various model
algorithms and how to appropriately interpret and evaluate the results of model outputs. Using thealgorithms and how to appropriately interpret and evaluate the results of model outputs. Using the
BCCVL, workshop participants will access national datasets to run a species distribution model and then
project the results into the future using a climate change projection with a number of different emission
scenarios.
Ecological concept of modelling Biodiversity analysis
Learnings
- No complex coding/statistical knowledge is required -
FREE
WORKSHOP
Innovative tools for mapping and modelling species distributions
Program for academics and post-graduates
In this workshop, participants will use the ALA (Atlas of Living Australia) and the BCCVL (Biodiversity and
Climate Change Virtual Laboratory) to explore species data and ecological models to understand the
relationships between species and their environment. In the first half of this workshop participants will use
the ALA Spatial Portal to learn about key features, data quality issues, cleaning data and environmental
layers. They will then be introduced to the basic elements of species distribution models and climate
change projections, including the data required to run the models, the differences across various model
algorithms and how to appropriately interpret and evaluate the results of model outputs. Using thealgorithms and how to appropriately interpret and evaluate the results of model outputs. Using the
BCCVL, workshop participants will access national datasets to run a species distribution model and then
project the results into the future using a climate change projection with a number of different emission
scenarios.
Tuesday 27th September, 9:00am - 12:30pm at University of Canberra
Register at Event Brite link http://bit.ly/2cCQSQ9
Ecological concept of modelling
What SDMs are and how they work
Data required for SDMs and its limitations
Taxa-environment relationships
CONTACT: Chantal Huijbers at c.huijbers@griffith.edu.au
Biodiversity analysis
Interpreting model results
Climate impact modelling/projections
Climate data and emission scenarios
Learnings
- No complex coding/statistical knowledge is required -
FREE
Workshops
• BCCVL
&
ALA
workshop
• Different
audiences
– Undergraduate
– Academic
– Industry
• 24
workshops
run
(723
par%cipants)
7. OutcomesBCCVL
uptake
Total
number
of
users
0
experiments
1
experiment
2
experiments
>=3
experiments
45%
14%
75%
.05%
23%
29%
8. Aims
• Build skills to deliver knowledge
about data and analysis methods
• Provide a reference point for the
environmental science community
• Develop a network of enthusiastic
professionals
• Increase our reach and impact
9. EcoEd
Champions
• Enthusiastic communicators
• Deliver training in their institution
and related organisations
• Act as a trusted advisor and first
point of call for questions from
colleagues and students
• Gather and provide feedback
about training to us
• Exchange knowledge and ideas
with other Champions
10. EcoEd
Champions
What’s
in
it
for
them?
• Assistance with training and
curriculum integration
• Access to latest tools and
knowledge
• Ability to influence data and
development agendas
• Priority assistance on issues
11. Pilot
outcomes
• 8 Champions from 6 institutions
across Australia and NZ
• 2 full face-to-face training days
• Co-branded teaching material
(presentation, workshop handout,
teacher information)
• Guide Champions in re-delivery
within their own institutions
12. Next
steps
• EcoEd Wiki: platform for information / exchange of experiences /
feedback and questions
• Champions to deliver training / engagement from us to
customize material for particular courses / audiences
• Monthly video-conference catch up
• Nurture and encourage!
13. EcoEd
Future
• Integrate eInfrastructure in
undergraduate curriculum
• Expand teaching material / case
studies based on Champions’
research fields
• Train more Champions
• Include other EcoScience related
organisations
