*Landscape-Population Analysis: Linking social surveys to environmental data for inquiry*
Workshop at the 2014 US-IALE Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska *Presenters:* Alex Zvoleff (Postdoctoral Associate, Conservation International) Sarah Wandersee (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alaska, Anchorage) *Description:* To approach human-environment dynamics and relationships, it is necessary to combine human and environmental data. Considering the movement towards interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, this integration of social surveys and environmental datasets is becoming more and more relevant. In this workshop, we provide a review of the technical approaches for linking human and environmental data. This is intended to give new researchers a background on methods and considerations in analysis of these topics and also to practice building and applying these tools. The first half of the workshop will provide a general overview of statistical diagnostic tools and modeling approaches (such as spatial multilevel modeling and agent-based modeling). We will then highlight a range of platforms available for beginner to advanced practitioners. Finally, we will discuss how to choose the appropriate techniques for addressing specific research questions. The second half of the workshop will focus on example applications using real-world datasets. These applications will provide participants with understanding of the kinds of questions that can and cannot be answered with existing tools, a background of format, confidentiality, and data quality concerns, and familiarity with some common software platforms. *Objectives: * 1) To highlight methodological considerations for linking population and landscape data. 2) To provide an overview of available datasets, statistical tools, software platforms, and approaches. 3) To lead participants through two sample analyses, showing application and interpretation of these methods in two different settings: the Kenai Peninsula, AK and the Chitwan Valley, Nepal. *Intended Audience: *Young researchers and graduate students, management professionals *Date: *Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 1-5PM *Cost:* TBD *To register for the workshop and US-IALE Symposium, see: * *http://usiale.org/anchorage2014/registration*<http://usiale.org/anchorage2014/registration>*. Register by April 4, 2014 for lowest rates.* Abstracts for the US-IALE Symposium are due on Februrary 1, 2014. See http://usiale.org/anchorage2014/ for more information on the symposium (you do not have to be presenting at the conference to register for the workshop). Note on travel/lodging: Airfare to and lodging in Anchorage can be found at reasonable rates. Feel free to contact me (Sarah Wandersee - [email protected]) or the host committee for suggestions. -- Sarah Wandersee, Postdoctoral Fellow University of Alaska Anchorage Human-Environment Geographer [email protected] CPISB 201D, 651-470-1308 http://www.swanders.com
