FedGeoDay 2022 - Open Geospatial Science for Advancing Human Security

Panel
Written By Adam Simmons

Open geospatial data across academic, commercial, and government providers has an omnipresent impact on human security and crisis response operations. The open science needed to build this data, to include the challenges with translation of research to operational capabilities, often receives much less attention. This panel will discuss recent human security research projects that culminated in open data releases, and the challenges faced and overcome in the process of rapidly supporting domestic and international crisis situations. The panel comprises of the following participants:

  • Moderator: Dr. Carter Christopher | ORNL

  • Panelist: Dan Runfola | W&M GeoLab

  • Panelist: Nathaniel Raymond | Yale Humanitarian Research Lab

  • Panelist: Lisa Colson | US Department of Agriculture FAS

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Adam Simmons

Geospatial Industry Consultant | Founder, Project Geospatial

Adam Simmons is a geospatial technology liaison and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across the defense and commercial sectors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he specialized in imagery analysis and order of battle before transitioning to executive leadership as the CEO of Midgard Raven, LLC and the founder of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to highlighting innovation within the geospatial ecosystem. Adam bridges the gap between technical development and market storytelling, leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and industry consultant to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsimmonsgeo
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