There is a strong and rapidly growing
relationship between Kansas State University (KSU) and the University
Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD). We propose to enhance this partnership
through a multi-year project advancing higher education with an emphasis
on geospatial technology (including remote sensing and geographic
information systems). Our efforts in partnership building involve the
development of a Digital Geoscience Atlas for Senegal. Building these
partnerships through advanced technical training and the development of
a digital geoscience atlas for Senegal will provide numerous benefits to
the faculty and students at both UCAD and KSU.
A Digital Geoscience Atlas is not a specific final product. Rather, it is an “umbrella” theme that builds Senegalese/UCAD capacity through technology transfer and advanced training. More specifically, the Digital Geoscience Atlas is a dynamic collaboration among UCAD and KSU scientists to advance the research and teaching of the faculty and students at UCAD in geospatial technology capabilities (global positioning systems, remote sensing, digital cartography, geographic information systems, scientific visualization, and environmental modeling) for applications in earth resource development, natural resource monitoring, and environmental management across Senegal. The “Digital Geoscience Atlas” theme of this proposal emphasizes expertise at Kansas State University that can be transferred to the Senegalese scientists at UCAD.
Building Partnerships through the Development of a
Digital Geoscience Atlas for Senegal
Powerpoint Slides
Presented on February 18, 2005 at University Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)
Executive Summary of Digital Geoscience Project
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Proposal submitted on February 18, 2005 the Rector of University Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)
